SOLUTION: The distance traveled at a constant speed is directly proportional to the time of travel. If Olivia traveled 112 miles in 3.5 hours, how many miles will Olivia travel in 8.9 hours

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Question 202448: The distance traveled at a constant speed is directly proportional to the time of travel. If Olivia traveled 112 miles in 3.5 hours, how many miles will Olivia travel in 8.9 hours at the same constant speed?
Answer by rfer(10432) About Me  (Show Source):
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112/3.5=32 each hr
32*8.9=284.8 mi