SOLUTION: A boat sailed 24 km in 90 minutes
what was the average speed of the boat?
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Question 365750: A boat sailed 24 km in 90 minutes
what was the average speed of the boat?
Answer by nyc_function(2741) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
To find the average speed, use D/t = r.
D = distance
t = time (in hours)
r = speed or rate
Convert 90 to 1.5 hours.
24/1.5 = r
16 = r
The boat's speed is 16 km/hour.
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