SOLUTION: A train leaves Philadelphia and travels at an average speed of 23.5 m/s. How long does the train take to travel 235 km?

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Question 1002583: A train leaves Philadelphia and travels at an average speed of 23.5 m/s. How long does the train take to travel 235 km?
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi there,
235 kilometers = 235,000 meters
235,000/23.5 = 10,000seconds
10,000 secs = 166 mins 40 secs
166 minutes = 2 hours 46 mins
Total time = 2 hours 46 minutes 40 seconds.
Hope this helps :-)