SOLUTION: Who many miles per hour? 155 miles per 2 hours and 30 minutes

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Question 557282: Who many miles per hour? 155 miles per 2 hours and 30 minutes
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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speed = distance / time
distance = 155 miles
time = 2 hours 30 minutes ==> 2 1/2 hours==> 5/2 hours
speed = 155/(5/2)
speed = 155*(2/5)
speed = 62 mph