To find the mountain hiker's ascent rate in kph, divide the distance ascended (3/4 km) by the time taken (1/16 hour):
(3/4) km รท (1/16) hour = (3/4) km x (16/1) hour = 12 kph
Therefore, the correct answer is 12 kph.
A hiker ascended 3/4 of a kilometer in 1/16 of an hour. What was the mountain hiker's ascent rate in kilometers per hour (kph)?(1 point)
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12 kph
12 kph
3 kph
3 kph
16 kph
16 kph
9 kph
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