SOLUTION: How fast do you have to travel to 20 miles in 5 minutes?

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Question 970531: How fast do you have to travel to 20 miles in 5 minutes?
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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20 mi/5 min=4 mi/min
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If you want the rate in miles/hr:
(4 mi/min)(60 min/hr)=240 mi/hr
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ANSWER: The rate of 20 miles per 5 minutes is 4 miles per minute or 240 miles per hour.