SOLUTION: How far can a person run in 15 minutes if he or she runs at an average speed of 16 km/hr?

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Question 379301: How far can a person run in 15 minutes if he or she runs at an average speed of 16 km/hr?
Found 2 solutions by robertb, stanbon:
Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
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(16 km/hr)*(0.25 hr) = 4 km, since 15 minutes = 0.25 hour.

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How far can a person run in 15 minutes if he or she runs at an average speed of 16 km/hr?
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distance = rate*time
distance = [16 km/hr][(1/4)hr] = 4 km
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Cheers,
Stan H.