SOLUTION: A boat sailed 24 km in 90 minutes what was the average speed of the boat?

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Question 365750: A boat sailed 24 km in 90 minutes
what was the average speed of the boat?
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
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To find the average speed, use D/t = r.

D = distance

t = time (in hours)

r = speed or rate


Convert 90 to 1.5 hours.


24/1.5 = r


16 = r

The boat's speed is 16 km/hour.