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Chapter 3: Problem 15

In Exercises \(15-18\), find the average speed. Fly 1200 miles in 4 hours

Short Answer

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The average speed is 300 miles per hour.

Step by step solution

01

Identify the given values

The problem provides us with the total distance travelled \(1200 miles\) and the total time taken \(4 hours\).
02

Apply the average speed formula

Average speed = Total distance / Total time. Plug in the given values into the formula.
03

Compute the Average Speed

The total distance travelled is 1200 miles and the total time taken is 4 hours. So, Average Speed = \(1200 miles / 4 hours = 300 miles/hour\).

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