SOLUTION: If a car is driving a 1/4 mile oval track and completes the 1/4 mile in 10 seconds, how fast is the car driving. My answer is 80 mph, is it correct?

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Question 53750: If a car is driving a 1/4 mile oval track and completes the 1/4 mile in 10 seconds, how fast is the car driving.
My answer is 80 mph, is it correct?
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.25 MILES IN 10 SECONDS IS THE SAME AS 3600/10=X/.25 OR 10X=900 OR X=90 MPH.