SOLUTION: A boat travels 30 miles in 2 hours. How can you find the average speed of the boat in miles per hour? (explain in words)

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Question 482746: A boat travels 30 miles in 2 hours. How can you find the average speed of the boat in miles per hour? (explain in words)
Answer by jorel1380(3719)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Distance=rate x time
Rate=distance/time
30 miles/2 hours=15 mph..

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