SOLUTION: a kayak just traveled 200 meters in 35 seconds. What was his speed in miles per hour.

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Question 1044534: a kayak just traveled 200 meters in 35 seconds. What was his speed in miles per hour.
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Answer by ikleyn(52864) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a kayak just traveled 200 meters in 35 seconds. What was his speed in miles per hour.
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1 mile = 1609 meters.

200_m%2F35_s = %28200%2A3600%29%2F%281609%2A35%29 = 12.785 miles-per-hour.

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