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A plane takes off from Dallas and lands in New York 3 hours and 20 minutes later. The distance from Dallas to New York is 1510 miles. Approximately how fast was the plane traveling? Show work

A. 445 mph
B. 453 mph
C. 456 mph
D. 449 mph

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The plane was going approximately B: 453mph. Hope this helps!!!
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you divide 1510 by your whole total of minutes (200 minutes) which will equal 7.55 .... 7.55 is the miles per minute so an hour has 60 minutes.. so you multiply by 60 which will give you B. 453
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