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Walking at a constant rate of 8 kilometers per hour, Juan can

by BTGModeratorVI » Sat Mar 21, 2020 9:47 am

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Walking at a constant rate of 8 kilometers per hour, Juan can cross a bridge in 6 minutes. What is the length of the bridge in meters? (1 kilometer = 1000 meters)

A. 480
B. 600
C. 720
D. 750
E. 800

Answer: E
Source: Magoosh

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Re: Walking at a constant rate of 8 kilometers per hour, Juan can

by Brent@GMATPrepNow » Mon Mar 23, 2020 9:32 am

BTGModeratorVI wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 21, 2020 9:47 am
Walking at a constant rate of 8 kilometers per hour, Juan can cross a bridge in 6 minutes. What is the length of the bridge in meters? (1 kilometer = 1000 meters)

A. 480
B. 600
C. 720
D. 750
E. 800

Answer: E
Source: Magoosh

Note: 6 minutes = 6/60 hours = 1/10 hours
Note: 8 kilometers = 8000 meters
So, 8 kilometers per hour = 8000 meters per hour

distance = (rate)(time)
So, distance = (8000 meters per hour)(1/10 hours)
= 800 meters

Answer: E

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Brent

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Re: Walking at a constant rate of 8 kilometers per hour, Juan can

by Scott@TargetTestPrep » Wed Mar 25, 2020 8:48 am

BTGModeratorVI wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 21, 2020 9:47 am
Walking at a constant rate of 8 kilometers per hour, Juan can cross a bridge in 6 minutes. What is the length of the bridge in meters? (1 kilometer = 1000 meters)

A. 480
B. 600
C. 720
D. 750
E. 800

Answer: E
Source: Magoosh