Answer:
The number of hours is 2.1.
(c) is a correct statement.
Explanation:
Given that,
Diameter = 2 miles
Average rate = 3 miles/hr
We need to calculate the time
Using formula of average rate
[tex]Average\ rate =\dfrac{Total\ distance}{Total\ time}[/tex]
Put the value into the formula
[tex]3=\dfrac{2\pi\times r}{t}[/tex]
[tex]t=\dfrac{6.28}{3}[/tex]
[tex]t = 2.1\ hr[/tex]
2.1 lies between 2.0 and 2.5.
Hence, The number of hours is 2.1.