SOLUTION: A jet travels 470 miles in 5 hours. at this rate, how far could the jet fly in 14 hours? what is the rate of speed of the jet?

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Question 920293: A jet travels 470 miles in 5 hours. at this rate, how far could the jet fly in 14 hours? what is the rate of speed of the jet?

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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A jet travels 470 miles in 5 hours. at this rate, how far could the jet fly in 14 hours? what is the rate of speed of the jet?
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To get miles per hour, divide the miles by the hours.
470/5 = 94 mi/hr (some jet)
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There is no "rate of speed." There's rate, and there's speed.