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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-09-16

I drove 120 miles in 1 3/4 hours. What is the speed of the truck in miles per hour?

Asked by kaylajaney

Answer (2)

1 4 3 ​ h 120 mi ​ = 4 7 ​ 120 ​ mi / h = ( 120 × 7 4 ​ ) m p h = 7 480 ​ m p h = 68 7 4 ​ m p h ≈ 68.5 m p h

Answered by Anonymous | 2024-06-10

The speed of the truck is approximately 68.57 miles per hour, calculated by dividing the distance of 120 miles by the time of 1 3/4 hours. The time is converted to an improper fraction for the calculation. Using the speed formula, we find that the truck travels at that speed.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-02-06