SOLUTION: how long will it take a car to travel 100 yards going 270 mph?

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Question 513506: how long will it take a car to travel 100 yards going 270 mph?

Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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how long will it take a car to travel 100 yards going 270 mph?
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convert 100 yards to miles:
100 yards * 3 ft/yard * 1/5280 mile/ft = 40.91 miles
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apply the distance formula:
d = rt
40.91 = 50t
40.91/50 = t
0.00114 hours = t
or
0.06818 minutes = t
or
4.1 seconds = t