SOLUTION: I traveled 24 miles on a bike and it took me 82 minutes,43 seconds. What was my miles per hour?

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Question 348802: I traveled 24 miles on a bike and it took me 82 minutes,43 seconds. What was my miles per hour?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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I traveled 24 miles on a bike and it took me 82 minutes,43 seconds. What was my miles per hour?
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82 minutes = 4920 seconds
82:43 = 4963 seconds
1 hour = 3600 seconds
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Speed in mph = (24 miles/4963 sec)/(1/(3600 sec/hr))
= 24*(3600/4963)
=~ 17.4 mph