SOLUTION: A hiker walked steadily for four hours, covering 16km.How long did he take to cover 12km

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Question 833616: A hiker walked steadily for four hours, covering 16km.How long did he take to cover 12km
Answer by JulietG(1812) About Me  (Show Source):
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16 km in 4 hours means that he walked 16/4 in one hour, or 4 km
If he walks 4 km per hour, how many hours to cover 12? 12/4 = 3