SOLUTION: John is driving south on the highway and has traveled 350 miles in 50 minutes. What is his average speed?

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Question 1016506: John is driving south on the highway and has traveled 350 miles in 50 minutes. What is his average speed?
Found 2 solutions by macston, Alan3354:
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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(350 miles)/(50 minute)=7 miles/minute
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(7 mi/min)(60min/1hr)=420 mph
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ANSWER: John's average speed is 420 miles per hour.
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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John is driving south on the highway and has traveled 350 miles in 50 minutes. What is his average speed?
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To find miles per minute, divide the miles by the minutes.