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Question 1146726: The second-place winner in a 21-kilometer race finished the race with a time of 1 hour and 45 minutes. What was the runner's average speed? Answer by rothauserc(4718) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! rate * time = distance
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rate = distance/time
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1 hour and 45 minutes = 1.75 hours
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rate = 21/1.75 = 12
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The runner's average speed is 12 kilometers/hour
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