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A cyclist travels at 18 km per hour. How far will he travel in 2 hours 20 minutes?

A45 km
B36 km
C40 km
D42 kmCORRECT
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Why the answer is D, and why the others tempt you.
2 hours 20 minutes = 2 1/3 hours. Distance = 18 x 7/3 = 42 km.
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