SOLUTION: If Tom can cycle 26 miles in one hour and 15 mins, how far could he ride in two hours at the same rate?

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Question 1111545: If Tom can cycle 26 miles in one hour and 15 mins, how far could he ride in two hours at the same rate?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Convert +15+ min to hrs
+15%2F60+=+.25+
+1+%2B+.25+=+1.25+ hrs
His rate in mi/hr is:
+26+%2F+1.25+=+20.8+
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+d+=+r%2At+
+d+=+20.8%2A2+
+d+=+41.6+ mi