SOLUTION: The forward speed of a hurricane in the tropics is 28 knots. If a hurricane centered over Bermuda is moving at this speed, how long, in hours, will it take the hurricane to reach N

Question 1039686: The forward speed of a hurricane in the tropics is 28 knots. If a hurricane centered over Bermuda is moving at this speed, how long, in hours, will it take the hurricane to reach North Carolina, a distance of 830 miles?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The forward speed of a hurricane in the tropics is 28 knots. If a hurricane centered over Bermuda is moving at this speed, how long, in hours, will it take the hurricane to reach North Carolina, a distance of 830 miles?
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Is it 830 statute miles? Or nautical miles?
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