SOLUTION: Rose Parade floats travel down the 8.5-mile-long parade route at a rate of 2.5 mph. How long will it take a float to complete the route if there are no delays?

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Question 1206355: Rose Parade floats travel down the 8.5-mile-long parade route at a rate of 2.5 mph. How long will it take a float to complete the route if there are no delays?
Answer by ikleyn(52792) About Me  (Show Source):
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To find the time, divide the distance by the rate.

The answer is 8.5%2F2.5 = 3.4 hours = 3 hours and 24 minutes.