SOLUTION: Carter and his family are driving from Atlanta to Raleigh. They drive for 2 hours and 45 minutes at an average speed of 60 miles per hour. How far did Carter and his family travel

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Question 815769: Carter and his family are driving from Atlanta to Raleigh. They drive for 2 hours and 45 minutes at an average speed of 60 miles per hour. How far did Carter and his family travel in that time?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,
driving for 2 hours and 45 minutes at an average speed of 60 miles per hour.
2 hours and 45 minutes = 2 hours and %2845+minutes%29%2F60minutes%29 0r 2.75 hrs
D = rt = 60mph%2A2.75hr = 165mi