Alicia drove 265 miles in 5 hours. What is the average rate that she traveled?
Answer
A
49 miles per hour
B
53 miles per hour
C
51 miles per hour
D
55 miles per hour
Explanation
Average rate is distance divided by time. Alicia traveled 265 miles in 5 hours, so 265 ÷ 5 = 53 miles per hour. The correct choice is 53 miles per hour.
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