SOLUTION: A BOAT SAILED FROM PANA MA TO JACKSONVILLE, A DISTANCE OF 1560 MILES IN 78 HOURS. WHAT SPEED DID IT AVERAGE FOR THE TRIP?

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Question 395817: A BOAT SAILED FROM PANA MA TO JACKSONVILLE, A DISTANCE OF 1560 MILES IN 78 HOURS. WHAT SPEED DID IT AVERAGE FOR THE TRIP?
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, Alan3354:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Hi

 D = r*t  OR r = D/t

 1560mi/78hr = 20mph, the average speed for the trip

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
d = r*t
1560 = r * 78
Solve for r