SOLUTION: The train from Metropolis A to Metropolis B takes 4 hours and 15 minutes. If the rail distance between Metropolis A and Metropolis B is 250 miles, how fast must the train average?

Question 602976: The train from Metropolis A to Metropolis B takes 4 hours and 15 minutes. If the rail distance between Metropolis A and Metropolis B is 250 miles, how fast must the train average?
58.8
52.8
55.8
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

The train from Metropolis A to Metropolis B takes 4 hours and 15 minutes.

the rail distance between Metropolis A and Metropolis B is 250 miles

how fast must the train average?

 d = r*t or d/t = r

 250mi/4.25hr = 58.8 

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