SOLUTION: How long will it take for a driver to travel 1578 miles at 60mph speed?

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Question 41350: How long will it take for a driver to travel 1578 miles at 60mph speed?

Answer by tran3209(100) About Me  (Show Source):
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This problem can be solved by using a proportion.
+1+hr%2Fx+hr+=+60+miles%2F1578
Then you will use cross multiplication.
+60+%2A+x+=+1578+%2A+1+
+x+=+1578%2F60
x+=+26.3+
It will take the driver 26.3 hours to travel 1578 miles.