Solve the Problem. -A Man Rode a Bicycle for 12 Miles and Then

question 60

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A man rode a bicycle for 12 miles and then hiked an additional 8 miles. The total time for the trip was 5 hours. If his rate when he was riding a bicycle was 10 miles per hour faster than his rate walking, what was each rate?

• A) Bike: 13 mph
• B) Bike: 11.5 mph
• C) Bike: 14.5 mph
• D) Bike: 12 mphHike: 3 mph Hike: 1.5 mph Hike: 4.5 mph Hike: 2 mph

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