SOLUTION: A bicyclist travels at a rate of 13 miles an hour. If the bicyclist continues at this rate, how many miles can the bicyclist travel in 0.5 hour?

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Question 391732: A bicyclist travels at a rate of 13 miles an hour. If the bicyclist continues at this rate, how many miles can the bicyclist travel in 0.5 hour?
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A bicyclist travels at a rate of 13 miles an hour. If the bicyclist continues at this rate, how many miles can the bicyclist travel in 0.5 hour?
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Apply the "distance formula": d=rt
where
d is distance
r is rate or speed
t is time
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d = 13*0.5
d = 6.5 miles