SOLUTION: an aircraft covers a distance of 42km in 2minutes and 30 seconds what is the average speed?

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Travel -> SOLUTION: an aircraft covers a distance of 42km in 2minutes and 30 seconds what is the average speed?       Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 264376: an aircraft covers a distance of 42km in 2minutes and 30 seconds what is the average speed?
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
an aircraft covers a distance of 42km in 2minutes and 30 seconds what is the average speed?

2minutes and 30 seconds = 2 and 1/2 minutes = 5/2 minutes= (5/2 )/60
= 5/120 hrs
speed = d/t = 32/ (5/120)
=768 kmph