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Hamilton's rate in the desert was how many times his rate in the city?
A3.00
B1.75
C2.50
D1.25
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 1.75
1. Let the city rate be r.
2. The desert rate is 1.75 times r.
3. That gives 40 mph and 70 mph.
_Source: OpenStax Elementary Algebra 2e, Chapter 3, Uniform Motion Applications (CC BY 4.0)._
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