SOLUTION: One mph is equal to approximately 0.869 knots. What is the average speed in knots of a car that makes a 90 mile trip in 5.5 hours?

Question 936357: One mph is equal to approximately 0.869 knots. What is the average speed in knots of a car that makes a 90 mile trip in 5.5 hours?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
s = d/t
s = 90/5.5 mi/hr
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s = 90/5.5 mi/hr * (0.868976 nm/mi)
s = 14.2196072727
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answer:
14.22 knots
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