SOLUTION: A boat travels 361 miles in 7.5 hours (with a constant speed).How far can it travel in 8.7 hours (with the same speed)

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Question 1004548: A boat travels 361 miles in 7.5 hours (with a constant speed).How far can it travel in 8.7 hours (with the same speed)
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A boat travels 361 miles in 7.5 hours (with a constant speed).How far can it travel in 8.7 hours (with the same speed)
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Find the speed.
To find mi/hr, divide the miles by the hours.
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Then, d = r*t (r = speed or rate)