SOLUTION: A car travels 299 miles in 5 hours and 45 minutes. How many miles does it travel per hour?

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Question 790403: A car travels 299 miles in 5 hours and 45 minutes. How many miles does it travel per hour?
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Speed = Distance/Time
5 hours and 45 mins = 5.75 hours
Speed = 299/5.75
Speed = 52 miles per hour.
Hope this helps.
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