SOLUTION: If the Concorde was traveling 2250 miles in 2 hours and 15 mins how fast was it going? Can you show me how do do this long hand? Thanks

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Question 434262: If the Concorde was traveling 2250 miles in 2 hours and 15 mins how fast was it going?
Can you show me how do do this long hand?
Thanks
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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If the Concorde was traveling 2250 miles in 2 hours and 15 mins how fast was it going?
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First convert "2 hours and 15 mins" into hours:
2 + 15/60 = 2 + 1/4 = 2 + .25 = 2.25 hours
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2250 miles per 2.25 hours
or
2250/2.25 miles/hour
multiplying numerator and denominator by 100:
225000/225 miles/hour
1000 mph