SOLUTION: Brock ran 440 yd in 1 min. What was his average speed in miles per hour?

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Question 1032939: Brock ran 440 yd in 1 min. What was his average speed in miles per hour?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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In terms of just units:
[ yds / min ] x [ ft / yd ] x [ miles / ft ] x [ min / hr ] = [ miles / hr ]
+%28+440+%2F+1+%29%2A%28+3+%2F+1+%29%2A%28+1+%2F+5280+%29%2A%28+60+%2F+1+%29+
+1320%2A%28+60+%2F+5280+%29+
+79200+%2F+5280+=+15+
15 mi/hr average speed