SOLUTION: A vehicle travels 280 miles in 5 hours. At this rate, how many miles will the vehicle travel in 8 hours?

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Question 545685: A vehicle travels 280 miles in 5 hours. At this rate, how many miles will the vehicle travel in 8 hours?
Answer by oberobic(2304) About Me  (Show Source):
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Start with the basic distance equation: d = r*t
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d = 280 miles
t = 5 hr
r = 280/5 = 56 miles/hr
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8*56 = 448 miles in 8 hrs at 56 mph
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Done.