SOLUTION: A sled travels 3 miles in 6 seconds, what is the average speed in miles per hour?

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Question 333273: A sled travels 3 miles in 6 seconds, what is the average speed in miles per hour?
Answer by nyc_function(2741)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Average speed = distance/time
In terms of an hour, 6 seconds = 1/600.
Let A = average speed
A = 3 divided by 1/600
A = 1800

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