SOLUTION: A car traveled 5 miles in 6 minutes. What was its speed in miles per hour?

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Question 291925: A car traveled 5 miles in 6 minutes. What was its speed in miles per hour?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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r*t=d
6 minutes=6/60=1/10
r*1/10=5
r/10=5
r=50