SOLUTION: Ref. Question 1057415: A professional drag racer's time was 4.54 sec. Determine speed. rate * time = distance. 4.54 / 3600 = .00126 hrs. Distance: .25 miles.

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Question 1057428: Ref. Question 1057415:
A professional drag racer's time was 4.54 sec. Determine speed.
rate * time = distance.

4.54 / 3600 = .00126 hrs.

Distance: .25 miles.
.25 / .00126 = 198.41 mph.

Speed given was 155 mph. How was that answer obtained ?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
155 is wrong.