SOLUTION: mike drove 270 miles in 4.5 hours. what is her average rate of speed

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Question 1061395: mike drove 270 miles in 4.5 hours. what is her average rate of speed

Answer by ikleyn(52890) About Me  (Show Source):
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If mike is "she" then her average rate is Distance%2FTime = 270%2F4.5 miles per hour.

Notice that the term "rate of speed" is inapplicable in this context.