SOLUTION: if a train travels 75 miles in 55 minutes what is the trains speed in miles per minute ?

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Question 735779: if a train travels 75 miles in 55 minutes what is the trains speed in miles per minute ?
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, lynnlo:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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if a train travels 75 miles in 55 minutes what is the trains speed in miles per minute ?
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d = r*t
r = d/t

Answer by lynnlo(4176) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
55/60*75=55*75/60=4125/60=68
75mph is the average speed