A bus traveling in a straight line goes 15 miles in 18 minutes. What is its average speed in miles per hour?

Keyonna asked Jun 4, 2023

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Keyonna asked Jun 4, 2023

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Step-by-step explanation:

Distance travelled by bus(s)=15 miles

Time taken(t)=18 minutes

=18/60 hours=0.3hours

now

average speed=distance travelled /time taken

=15/0.3 =50 miles per hour

Mike Andrews answered Jun 10, 2023

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