Alex rides his bike for 2km in 15 minutes. Write the average speed in km/hr.
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Distance-Rate-Time and other Products
In this lesson, we will investigate the relationship between the distance traveled, the rate or speed or travel, and the time that it takes to travel that distance at that rate. We will also look at a few other related products.
Distance = (Rate)(Time)
The equation that relates distance, rate, and time is
d = rt
Where d is the distance traveled, r is the rate, and t is the time. On the CAHSEE exam, you will be given two of these and will be asked to use the above equation to find the third.
Example 1
It took Markus half an hour to drive home from work. He averaged 34 miles per hour. How far does Markus live from his work?
Solution
We are given that it takes 1/2 an hour for the trip. This is a time:
t = 1/2
We are given that he averages 34 miles per hour. This is a rate:
r = 34
We are asked how few he has traveled. This is a distance. We use the d=rt equation:
d = rt
= (34)(1/2)
= 17
Markus lives 17 miles from work.