SOLUTION: How long does it take to travel 5 miles at 180 miles per hour?

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Question 953259: How long does it take to travel 5 miles at 180 miles per hour?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+d+=+r%2At+
+5+=+180t+
where +t+ is in hours
+t+=+5%2F180+
+t+=+.02778+ hrs
Convert to minutes
+t+=+.02778%2A60+ min
+t+=+1.667+ min
+.667%2A60+=+40+
It takes 1 min 40 sec
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check:
+d+=+r%2At+
+5+=+180%2A.02778+
+5+=+5.0004+
OK