SOLUTION: As Mercury revolves around the sun, it travels at a speed of approximately
30 miles per second. Convert this speed to miles per minute. At this speed, how many miles will Mercury
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Question 964140: As Mercury revolves around the sun, it travels at a speed of approximately
30 miles per second. Convert this speed to miles per minute. At this speed, how many miles will Mercury travel in 2 minutes? Do not round your answers. Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source):
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(30 miles/second)(60 seconds/1 minute)=1800 miles/minute
ANSWER 1: 30 miles/second is 1800 miles/minute
2 minutes(1800 miles/minute)=3600 miles
ANSWER 2: In two minutes Mercury would travel 3600 miles.
