SOLUTION: If a truck travels 50 miles in 20 minutes what is the average rate of speed of the truck?

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Question 933795: If a truck travels 50 miles in 20 minutes what is the average rate of speed of the truck?
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
That is a fast truck.

speed = (50 mi)/(20 min) = (50 mi)/(1/3 hr) = 150 mph.