SOLUTION: An air plane traveled 3300 miles in 6 hours. How fast did the airplane travel per hour?

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Question 253573: An air plane traveled 3300 miles in 6 hours. How fast did the airplane travel per hour?
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, JimboP1977:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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An air plane traveled 3300 miles in 6 hours. How fast did the airplane travel per hour?
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rate = distance/time
rate = 3300/6 = 550 mph
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Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by JimboP1977(311) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Distance/time = speed
3300/6 = 550 miles per hour.
You should also note that aircraft's speeds are usually measured in knots.
1 knot = 1.151 mph.