SOLUTION: a person can run 280 miles in 68 seconds at what speed are they running?

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Question 1017582: a person can run 280 miles in 68 seconds at what speed are they running?
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi there,
280 miles in 68 seconds
280/68 in 1 second
= 4.12 miles per second
or 4.12 x 60
247.2 miles per minute
or 247.2 X 60
= 14832 miles per hour
Hope this helps :-)