SOLUTION: Find the average rate of speed, expressed in miles per hour. A race car driver traveled 31 miles in 15 minutes. (Use 15 minutes = 1/4 hour.

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Question 802404: Find the average rate of speed, expressed in miles per hour.
A race car driver traveled 31 miles in 15 minutes. (Use 15 minutes = 1/4 hour.

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the average rate of speed, expressed in miles per hour.
A race car driver traveled 31 miles in 15 minutes.
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d = r*t
r = d/t
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PS "rate of speed" is redundant. Use either rate, or speed.

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