Math Problem Statement
Greg runs 9 miles in 82 minutes. How many miles does he run per minute? At Keller's Bike Rentals, it costs $19 to rent a bike for 5 hours. How many dollars does it cost per hour of bike use?
Solution
Let's solve the questions step by step:
(a) Greg runs 9 miles in 82 minutes. How many miles does he run per minute?
To calculate miles per minute, divide the total miles by the total minutes:
(b) Keller's Bike Rentals charges $19 to rent a bike for 5 hours. How many dollars does it cost per hour of bike use?
To calculate dollars per hour, divide the total cost by the total hours:
\text{Dollars per hour} = 3.8 \, \text{(rounded to $3.80 per hour)}
Final Answers:
(a) 0.11 miles per minute
(b) $3.80 per hour
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Related Questions:
- How long would it take Greg to run 15 miles at the same rate?
- If the bike rental cost was $24 for 6 hours, how much would it cost per hour?
- How many miles can Greg run in 200 minutes at his current speed?
- What would be the total cost of renting a bike for 10 hours at Keller's Bike Rentals?
- If Greg increases his speed by 20%, how many miles would he run in 82 minutes?
Tip: For unit conversions or rates, always divide the total quantity by the total time or duration.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Ratios and Rates
Division for Unit Conversion
Formulas
Miles per minute = Total miles / Total minutes
Dollars per hour = Total cost / Total hours
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8