SOLUTION: What is the average rate for an air plane that flies 480 miles in 2 hrs 30 min?

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Question 1198480: What is the average rate for an air plane that flies 480 miles in 2 hrs 30 min?
Found 3 solutions by greenestamps, ikleyn, Alan3354:
Answer by greenestamps(13200) About Me  (Show Source):
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rate = distance / time

In miles per hour, 480/2.5

Use a calculator if needed

Answer by ikleyn(52788) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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"airplane" is one word - - - not two.



Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
To find miles per hour, divide the miles by the hours.
Is that not obvious?
mi/hr ---> miles/hours