SOLUTION: A steam boat travels a distance of 150 miles in 32 hours. How many miles per hour did the steam boat travel?

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Question 1029699: A steam boat travels a distance of 150 miles in 32 hours. How many miles per hour did the steam boat travel?
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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On average, the ship's rate is total distance divided by total time, or
150/32 = 4.6875 miles per hour (or 4 11/16 mph)