SOLUTION: Jesse rode his bike for 2 hours at a constant rate. During the first 1.5 hours, he rode 21 miles. How many miles did Jesse ride his bike during the last half hour??
Question 1165329: Jesse rode his bike for 2 hours at a constant rate. During the first 1.5 hours, he rode 21 miles. How many miles did Jesse ride his bike during the last half hour?? Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source):
The rate is = 14 miles per hour.
In 2 hour, Jesse covers 2*14 = 28 miles.
Hence, the distance covered during the last half an hour is 28-21= 7 miles. ANSWER.
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