SOLUTION: A car travelled 78 miles in 1 hours 30 minutes. What was its average speed in miles per hour?

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Question 806535: A car travelled 78 miles in 1 hours 30 minutes. What was its average speed in miles per hour?
Answer by psbhowmick(878) About Me  (Show Source):
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In 1.5 hours the car travelled 78 miles.
In 1 hour it can travel 78%2F1.5 = 52 miles.
Speed = 52 mph