SOLUTION: A train traveled at an average speed of 45 miles per hour for 2 hours and 30 miles per hour for 3 hours. What is the total number of miles that the train traveled?

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Question 744496: A train traveled at an average speed of 45 miles
per hour for 2 hours and 30 miles per hour for
3 hours. What is the total number of miles that
the train traveled?

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A train traveled at an average speed of 45 miles
per hour for 2 hours and 30 miles per hour for
3 hours. What is the total number of miles that
the train traveled?
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distance = rate*time
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d = 45*?
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What is the time? 2 hrs 30 min OR 3 hrs?
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Cheers,
Stan H.