SOLUTION: A boat travels 222 miles in 5 hours,( With a constant speed ). How far can it travel in 3 hours? A car travels 270 miles in 5 hours( With a constant speed). How much time w

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Question 1012800: A boat travels 222 miles in 5 hours,( With a constant speed ).
How far can it travel in 3 hours?

A car travels 270 miles in 5 hours( With a constant speed).
How much time will it take traveling 240 miles?


Thank you! I am only 12 years old and dont know math that good.

Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Rate = distance / time
222 miles/ 5 hours = 44.4 miles per hour
44.4 miles per hour x 3 hours = 133.2 miles
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Rate = distance / time
270 miles/ 5 hours = 54 miles/hr
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Time = distance / rate
240 mi/ (54 mi/hr) = 4.44 hours
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