SOLUTION: A persons car traveled 60 miles in 45 minutes. how many miles per hour was it traveling?

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Question 792073: A persons car traveled 60 miles in 45 minutes. how many miles per hour was it traveling?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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A persons car traveled 60 miles in 45 minutes. how many miles per hour was it traveling?
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45 minutes is 3/4 hour
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rate = distance/time
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rate = (60/(3/4)) miles per hour = (60*4/3) = 20*4 mph = 80 mph
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Cheers,
Stan H.