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Question 765894: bus travels 500 feet in 30 seconds how hast was the bus moving in mph
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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speed = distance/time
speed = 500 /30
1 mile = 5280 feet
1 hour = 3600 seconds

= %28%28500%2F5280%29%2F%2830%2F3600%29%29
= 11.36 mph