SOLUTION: Distance, d, varies directly as time, t, when speed remains constant. If d is 240 miles when t is 8 hours, what is the constant speed?

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Question 746374: Distance, d, varies directly as time, t, when speed remains constant. If d is 240 miles when t is 8 hours, what is the constant speed?
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
D=RT
240=R*8
R=240/8
R=30 MPH. ANS.