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Equations in the Real World — Quiz

Question 9 • Grade 7 Mathematics

Davie and Horatio are riding their motorbikes on a scenic tour that is 80 miles long. Davie rides at 20 miles per hour and leaves 90 minutes before Horatio. How fast must Horatio ride to finish at the same time as Davie?

Answer
A
24 point 5 mph
B
24 mph
C
33 point 3 mph
D
32 mph

Explanation

Davie takes 80 ÷ 20 = 4 hours to complete the tour. Since Horatio leaves 1.5 hours later, he has 4 − 1.5 = 2.5 hours to ride the 80 miles. His speed must be 80 ÷ 2.5 = 32 mph, so the correct choice is 32 mph.

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