SOLUTION: A plane takes 30 seconds to fly a distance of 8 kilometres. work out the average speed of the plane, in miles per hour.

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Question 448099: A plane takes 30 seconds to fly a distance of 8 kilometres.
work out the average speed of the plane, in miles per hour.
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8/1.6=5 miles in 30 secs.
3600/30x5=600 mph..