SOLUTION: the bus travels a total of 80 miles in 30 seconds.What is the average speed of the bus?

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Question 738014: the bus travels a total of 80 miles in 30 seconds.What is the average speed of the bus?
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the bus travels a total of 80 miles in 30 seconds.What is the average speed of the bus?
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d = r*t
r = d/t = 80 mi/30 sec
r = 8/3 mi/sec, a fast bus