SOLUTION: A car travels at an average speed of 48 miles per hour. How many miles does it travel in 5 hours and 15 minutes?

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Question 528303: A car travels at an average speed of 48 miles per hour. How many miles does it travel in 5 hours and 15 minutes?





Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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A car travels at an average speed of 48 miles per hour. How many miles does it travel in 5 hours and 15 minutes?
5 hours and 15 minutes is equivalent to "5.25 hours"
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applying the distance formula:
d = rt
d = 48(5.25)
d = 252 miles