SOLUTION: If you live 27 miles away from a volcano and the lava flow is traveling at 45 mph how much time do you have to escape?

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Question 844314: If you live 27 miles away from a volcano and the lava flow is traveling at 45 mph how much time do you have to escape?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

D = rt  0r t = D/r

 %2827mi%29%2F%2845mph%29+=+.6hr  36min it will reach You (so something less than that)