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Many drove 45 miles in 0.75 hours. What was the average rate he drove in miles per hour

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speed= distance / time  = 45 / 0.75  =  60 miles per hour
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Answer:

Average rate is 60 miles per hour

Explanation:

Speed is a average rate at which someone or something covering the distance in a unit time. Speed is the average rate of movement.

As per given data

Distance = 45 miles

Time Taken = 0.75 hours

As we know , the formula of speed is

Speed = Distance / Time

Speed = 45 miles / 0.75 hours

Speed = 60 miles per hour

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