SOLUTION: I drove 2.5 miles in 1 minute and 17 seconds. How do I figure out my average speed? Is there a formula for this? Thank you

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Question 536460: I drove 2.5 miles in 1 minute and 17 seconds.
How do I figure out my average speed?
Is there a formula for this?
Thank you
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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I drove 2.5 miles in 1 minute and 17 seconds.
How do I figure out my average speed?
Is there a formula for this?
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d = 2.5 miles
t = 77 seconds
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d = r*t is the formula
r = d/t