SOLUTION: A car moves 46 seconds in 2 miles. Find the average speed.

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Question 211767: A car moves 46 seconds in 2 miles. Find the average speed.
Found 2 solutions by RAY100, stanbon:
Answer by RAY100(1637) About Me  (Show Source):
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Velocity = Distance / Time
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V= 2 miles / {46 sec * (1 hr/3600 sec ) } = 156.52 mi per hr

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A car moves 46 seconds in 2 miles. Find the average speed.
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2/46 miles per second
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(2/46 m/s)(3600 sec/hr) = (2*3600/46) mph = 156.52 mph
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Cheers,
Stan H.