SOLUTION: a pilot flies 540 miles in 2 hours. at this rate, how far can the pilot travel in 15 hours?

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Question 923198: a pilot flies 540 miles in 2 hours. at this rate, how far can the pilot travel in 15 hours?
Answer by MathLover1(20849) About Me  (Show Source):
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if a pilot flies 540 miles in 2 hours,then a pilot flies 540%2F2=270 miles in 1 hour
so, in 15 hours a pilot would fly 270%2A15=4050 miles
which means, at this rate, the pilot travel 4050 miles in 15 hours