SOLUTION: Nicole drove 715 miles in 3 hours. At the same rate, how long would it take her to drive 495 miles?

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Question 679331: Nicole drove 715 miles in 3 hours.
At the same rate, how long would it take her to drive 495 miles?
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) About Me  (Show Source):
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r = d/t
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r = 715/3 = 238.3 mph
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t = d/r
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t = 495/238.3 = highlight_green%282.08%29 hours
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