SOLUTION: How far can a car travel in 40 minutes if it is traveling at an average speed of 50 miles per hour?

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Question 551863: How far can a car travel in 40 minutes if it is traveling at an average speed of 50 miles per hour?
Found 2 solutions by nerdybill, jim_thompson5910:
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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How far can a car travel in 40 minutes if it is traveling at an average speed of 50 miles per hour?
apply distance formula:
d = rt
d = 50(40/60)
d = 50(4/6)
d = 50(2/3)
d = 100/3
d = 33.3 miles

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
40 min = 40/60 = 2/3 hr


d = rt

d =50(2/3)

d =100/3

d = 33.333 miles.