SOLUTION: A cyclist completes a 100-mile race in 3 hours 45 minutes. What is the average speed, in miles per hour, of the cyclist?

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Question 1044709: A cyclist completes a 100-mile race in 3 hours 45 minutes. What is the average speed, in miles per hour, of the cyclist?

Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, ikleyn:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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To find mi/hr, divide the miles by the hours.

Answer by ikleyn(52776) About Me  (Show Source):
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A cyclist completes a 100-mile race in 3 hours 45 minutes. What is the average speed, in miles per hour, of the cyclist?
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3 hours 45 minutes = 3.75 hours.

100%2F3.75 = 26.666 mph.