SOLUTION: How far does a car travel if it moves at a speed of 65 mph for 42 minutes?

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Question 777147: How far does a car travel if it moves at a speed of 65 mph for 42 minutes?
Found 3 solutions by FrankM, josmiceli, stanbon:
Answer by FrankM(1040) About Me  (Show Source):
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42/60 x 65 = 7/10 x 65 = 7/2 x 13 = 91/2 or 45.5 miles

Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+d+=+r%2At+
Convert +42+ min to +42%2F60+ hrs
+d+=+65%2A%28+42%2F60+%29+
+d+=+45.5+ mi

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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How far does a car travel if it moves at a speed of 65 mph for 42 minutes?
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distance = rate *time
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distance = (65mph)(42/60)hr = 45.5 miles
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Cheers,
Stan H.