SOLUTION: John travels to a meeting 28 miles away. He has 30minutes to get there. How fast can he go to make it on time?

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Question 316250: John travels to a meeting 28 miles away. He has 30minutes to get there. How fast can he go to make it on time?
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
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John will have to travel 28 miles in 30 minutes, or 28*2 miles in 30*2 minutes which comes to 56 miles in 60 minutes. This is 56 mph.