SOLUTION: How long would it take to drive 1.6 miles if you were traveling 60 mph?

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Question 878765: How long would it take to drive 1.6 miles if you were traveling 60 mph?
Found 2 solutions by k007sam, MathTherapy:
Answer by k007sam(3) About Me  (Show Source):
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we know that
speed+=+distance%2Ftime
so time+=+distance%2Fspeed
here speed = 60mph and distance = 1.6 miles
so time+=+1.6%2F60
time = 0.02666666666 hours
since 1 hour = 60 mins,
0.02666666666 * 60 = 1.6 mins.. that is when travelling at 60mph, u cover 1 mile per 1 minute!

Answer by MathTherapy(10551) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

How long would it take to drive 1.6 miles if you were traveling 60 mph? 


%281.6%2F60%29+%2A+60, or highlight_green%281.6%29 minutes, or 1 minute, 36 seconds.