SOLUTION: Juan rode his bicycle 2 1/2 miles in 1/2 hour. how many miles per hour did he ride on average?

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Question 603061: Juan rode his bicycle 2 1/2 miles in 1/2 hour. how many miles per hour did he ride on average?
Found 2 solutions by nyc_function, Alan3354:
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
D = rt

2 12/ = 5/2

Let D = 5/2

5/2 = (1/2)r

5/2 = r/2

(5/2)2 = (r/2)2

5 = r
The answer is 5mph.

Done!

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Juan rode his bicycle 2 1/2 miles in 1/2 hour. how many miles per hour did he ride on average?
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d = r*t
What do you mean by "on average?"