Question

The forumla d = rt gives the distance traveled in time t at rate r. A bicyclist rides from 1.5 hours and travels 25 miles. What was her average speed?

A. 16.7 miles per hour
B. 23.5 miles per hour
C. 26.5 miles per hour
D. 37.5 miles per hour

Answer 1

Evaluate:

25 miles

------------- = 16 2/3 mph, or approximately 16.7 mph.

1.5 hrs