SOLUTION: On Monday, Amy cycled 24 miles in 2 hours at a constant rate. On Tuesday, she cycled at an average of 3 mph faster. What was her rate on Tuesday? I tried 24/2= 12 So 24+3=27 an

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Question 720020: On Monday, Amy cycled 24 miles in 2 hours at a constant rate. On Tuesday, she cycled at an average of 3 mph faster. What was her rate on Tuesday?
I tried 24/2= 12
So 24+3=27 and divide by 2 would equal 13.5.
My choices are:
A. 3 mph
B. 15 mph
C. 30 mph
D. 120 mph


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On Monday, Amy cycled 24 miles in 2 hours at a constant rate. On Tuesday, she cycled at an average of 3 mph faster. What was her rate on Tuesday?
I tried 24 miles/2 hrs= 12 mph
So rate on Tuesday = 12+3=15 mph
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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My choices are:
A. 3 mph
B. 15 mph
C. 30 mph
D. 120 mph