(02.03) A bicyclist rides 16 miles in 144 minutes. If she continues at this speed, how long will it take her to travel 36 miles?

Respuesta :

186 miles in that time

Answer:

324 minutes

or

5 hours 24 minutes

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

A bicyclist rides 16 miles in 144 minutes.

Distance = speed * time

16 miles = speed*144

speed = 16/144

Now we have to find the time take to travel 36 miles.

36 = speed * time

36 = 16/144 * time

Time = (36 *144)/16

Time = 5184/16

Time = 324 minutes

Answer: 324 minutes or 5 hours 24 minutes

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