SOLUTION: A plane flew at a constant speed and traveled 760 miles in 5 hours. How many miles could the plane travel in 3 hours?

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Question 842662: A plane flew at a constant speed and traveled 760 miles in 5 hours.
How many miles could the plane travel in 3 hours?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

760mi%2F5hr+=+x%2F3hr       Cross Multiplying to solve

  x = 2280mi/5hr = 456mi