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Question 607309: Please help me solve this word problem thank you.
It took Heidi 3 hours and 20 minutes longer to ride her bicycle 125 miles than it took Abby to ride 75 miles. If they both rode at the same rate, find the rate.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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It took Heidi 3 hours and 20 minutes longer to ride her bicycle 125 miles than it took Abby to ride 75 miles. If they both rode at the same rate, find the rate.
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The difference in distance = 50 miles
The difference in time = 3 1/3 hours
r = d/t = 50/(10/3) = 15 mi/hr