SOLUTION: How long does it take to run 360 feet at 19mph?

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Question 996364: How long does it take to run 360 feet at 19mph?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Convert feet to miles
[ feet ] x [ miles / feet ]
+360%2A%28+1%2F5280+%29+
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Let +t+ = time in hrs
+d+=+r%2At+
+360%2F5280+=+19t+
+t+=+360+%2F+100320+
+t+=+.00359+ hrs
[ hrs ] x [ min/hr ] x [ sec/min ] = [ sec ]
+.00359%2A3600+=+12.92+
It takes 12.92 sec