SOLUTION: A train took 3.2 hours to travel 175 miles. How many miles would the train travel if it goes the same speed in 7 hours?

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Question 585616: A train took 3.2 hours to travel 175 miles. How many miles would the train travel if it goes the same speed in 7 hours?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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175/3.2 = x/7

175*7=3.2x

1225=3.2x

1225/3.2=x

382.8125=x

x = 382.8125

So it will travel 382.8125 miles
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