SOLUTION: What is the speed of a boat that travels 20 miles in 45 minutes? Please answer in miles per hour.

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Question 573262: What is the speed of a boat that travels 20 miles in 45 minutes? Please answer in miles per hour.
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What is the speed of a boat that travels 20 miles in 45 minutes? Please answer in miles per hour.
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d = r*t
r = d/t = 20/45 mi/min
20/45 mi/min * 60 min/hr = 1200/45 mi/hr
= 26.667 mi/hr