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Question 780570: You are traveling down the interstate averaging 50mph. How much time bass passed when you have traveled 120 miles?
I have tried this problem by setting up a proportion I had (1/50 and the 120/x ) I ended up getting 6000 as my answer it doesn�t seem quite reasonable.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You are traveling down the interstate averaging 50mph. How much time bass passed when you have traveled 120 miles?
I have tried this problem by setting up a proportion I had (1/50 and the 120/x ) I ended up getting 6000 as my answer it doesn�t seem quite reasonable.
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d = r*t
t = d/r
t = 120/50
t = 2.4 hours
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setting up a proportion I had (1/50 and the 120/x )
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When you use proportions, include the units.
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(1/50 and the 120/x )
1 hr/50 mi = 120 mi/x hr
The units don't match --> something's wrong.
50 mi/1 hr = 120 mi/x hr
50x = 120
x = 2.4 hours

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