SOLUTION: suppose that an automobile averages 45 mph and travels for 30 min. is the distance traveled 45 X 30= 1340mi? if not what is the correct distance?

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Question 835214: suppose that an automobile averages 45 mph and travels for 30 min. is the distance traveled 45 X 30= 1340mi? if not what is the correct distance?
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First ask yourself, does that make sense? That's like traveling from Los Angeles to Seattle, in a car, in 30 minutes.
You have to pay attention to units. mph = miles/hour. Since 30 min = .5 hr, we have