SOLUTION: if it took 1 hour and 45 minutes, with an average speed of 65 mph, how far would you go?

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Question 382750: if it took 1 hour and 45 minutes, with an average speed of 65 mph, how far would you go?
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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if it took 1 hour and 45 minutes, with an average speed of 65 mph, how far would you go?
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since 45 minutes = .75 hour
total time traveled = 1.75 hours
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applying distance formula:
d = rt
where
d is distance
r is rate or speed
t is time
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d = 65*1.75
d = 113.75 miles