SOLUTION: a motorcyclist travels 150 miles in 2 1/2 hours on the freeway. How far can the motorcyclist travel in 30 minutes on rural roads if the rate of travel is half that on the freeway?

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Question 351251: a motorcyclist travels 150 miles in 2 1/2 hours on the freeway. How far can the motorcyclist travel in 30 minutes on rural roads if the rate of travel is half that on the freeway?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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150/2.5=60 mph freeway
(60/2)*.5=15 miles