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Jason drove 275 miles in 5 1/2 hours. What was his average speed in miles per hour ?

User Hgh
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50 mph because the equation for your problem is distance over time. Then you put 275 on top and divide it by 5.5. 
User Ajayel
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v=(s)/(t)\\\\s=275mi\\\\t=5(1)/(2)h=5.5h\\\\v=?


substitute


v=(275)/(5.5)=50mph

Answer: 50mph.
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