SOLUTION: a canal boat travels 6 miles in 1 hr 30 mins. what is the average speed of the boat? give your answer in miles per hour.

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Question 370356: a canal boat travels 6 miles in 1 hr 30 mins. what is the average speed of the boat? give your answer in miles per hour.
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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1 hour 30 minutes = 6 miles
=1 1/2 hour
= 3/2 hours
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r=d/t
r= (6 )/(3/2)
r= 6*2/3
r=4 mph
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