SOLUTION: Andrew participated in a bicycle race. The total distance covered was 56 miles. If he cycled at a constant rate of 14 miles per hour, how much time did Andrew take to complete the

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Question 1080381: Andrew participated in a bicycle race. The total distance covered was 56 miles. If he cycled at a constant rate of 14 miles per hour, how much time did Andrew take to complete the race?
A. 1 hr.
B. 4 hr.
C. 7 hr.
D. 9 hr.
Answer by rapture(86) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use D = rt, where D is distance, r is rate or speed, and t is time in hours.

D = rt

56 = 14t

56/14 = t

4 = t

Answer: 4 hours