SOLUTION: A projectile is fired at 861 mi/hr. How fast is that in meters per second? Use the conversion factor 1 mile = 1610 m.

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Question 1127654: A projectile is fired at 861 mi/hr. How fast is that in meters per second? Use the conversion factor 1 mile = 1610 m.
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
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Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
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861 miles per hour = 861*1610 meters per hour = %28861%2A1610%29%2F3600 meters per second = 385.06 meters per second.

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