To find the rate at which Sam walked, we can use the formula \( r = \frac{d}{t} \), where:
- \( d \) is the distance (4 kilometers),
- \( t \) is the time (50 minutes).
Using the formula, we can calculate the rate:
\[ r = \frac{d}{t} = \frac{4 \text{ kilometers}}{50 \text{ minutes}} = 0.08 \text{ kilometers per minute} \]
Therefore, the correct response is:
0.08 kilometers per minute.