SOLUTION: if a boat has a 51 miles stretch to cross over and it takes nine hours what is the average rate of speed

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Question 1051073: if a boat has a 51 miles stretch to cross over and it takes nine hours what is the average rate of speed
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, jorel555:
Answer by ikleyn(52802) About Me  (Show Source):
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The term "rate of speed" is inapplicable in this context.


Answer by jorel555(1290) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
51/9=5.67 mph. ☺☺☺☺