SOLUTION: A plane traveling at a constant speed is able to travel 750 miles in 5 hours. How fast is the plane flying?

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Question 223682: A plane traveling at a constant speed is able to travel 750 miles in 5 hours. How fast is the plane flying?
Answer by drj(1380) About Me  (Show Source):
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A plane traveling at a constant speed is able to travel 750 miles in 5 hours. How fast is the plane flying?

Step 1. speed = distance / time

Step 2. speed = 750 miles/ 5 hours = 150 miles per hour = 150 mph.

Step 3. ANSWER: The plane's speed is 150 mph.

I hope the above steps were helpful.

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