SOLUTION: On a train, it took 3 hours to travel a distance of 52 1/2 miles. That was the average speed of the train?

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Question 557313: On a train, it took 3 hours to travel a distance of 52 1/2 miles. That was the average speed of the train?
Found 2 solutions by josmiceli, stanbon:
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+52.5+%2F+3+=+17.5+
Average speed = 17.5 mi/hr

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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On a train, it took 3 hours to travel a distance of 52 1/2 miles. That was the average speed of the train?
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rate = distance/time
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rate = [105/2]/[3] = 105/6 = 17.5 mph
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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