18: A group of hikers from Tulsa hiked down into the Grand Canyon in 3 hours and 30 minutes. Coming back up on a trail that was 4 miles shorter, they hiked 2 mph slower than in going down and took them one hour longer. What was the rate in going down? Select one: a. 4 mph b. 6 mph c. 3 mph d. 5 mph

18: A group of hikers from Tulsa hiked down into the Grand Canyon in 3 hours and 30 minutes. Coming back up on a trail that was 4 miles shorter, they hiked 2 mph slower than in going down and took them one hour longer. What was the rate in going down? Select one: a. 4 mph b. 6 mph c. 3 mph d. 5 mph

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A group of hikers from Tulsa hiked down into the Grand Canyon in 3 hours and 30 minutes. Coming back up on a trail that was 4 miles shorter, they hiked 2 mph slower than in going down and took them one hour longer. What was the rate in going down?

Select one:

a. 4 mph

b. 6 mph

c. 3 mph

d. 5 mph

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