SOLUTION: How long would it take a train traveling 45 miles per hour to get 15 miles?

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Question 392660: How long would it take a train traveling 45 miles per hour to get 15 miles?
Found 2 solutions by rfer, nerdybill:
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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t=D/r
t=15/45
D=0.33 hr=20 min

Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How long would it take a train traveling 45 miles per hour to get 15 miles?
1/45 * 15 = 15/45 = 1/3 hour
or
20 minutes