SOLUTION: Amy drove 60 miles in 40 minutes. How fast was Amy going? I dont know how to start. Please help me, thank you

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Question 827324: Amy drove 60 miles in 40 minutes. How fast was Amy going?
I dont know how to start. Please help me, thank you
Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
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given:
Amy drove 60mil in 40min
the speed s=60mil%2F40min=1.5%28mil%2Fmin%29
convert into mil%2Fh:
1min=%281%2F60%29h=0.0166666666666667h
so, s=1.5mil%2F0.0166666666666667h%29 will be
s=89.99999999999982mph%29 rounded
s=90mph%29