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As the earth revolves around the sun it travels at a speed of approximately 18 miles per second. Convert this speed to miles per. Minutes at this speed how many mouse what the earth travel in 4 minutes do not round your answer

User Ido Cohen
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There is 60 seconds in 1 minute

multiply 18 with 60

18 x 60 = 1080

The earth travels at 1080 miles per minute

Multiply 1080 miles per minute with 4

1080 x 4 = 4320

The earth travels 4320 miles in 4 minutes

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