SOLUTION: How long does it take Lewis Hamilton travelling at 150 mph to cover 15 miles?

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Question 1111956: How long does it take Lewis Hamilton travelling at 150 mph to cover 15 miles?
Answer by amalm06(224) About Me  (Show Source):
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If he is travelling in a straight line and not accelerating, then his velocity is constant. That means he covers the same distance for every fixed interval of time.

Therefore, (1 hr/150 mi)(15 mi)=0.10 hr (Answer) or 6 min (Answer)