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a train covers a distance of 480 mi in 8 hours. if it travels at a constant speed, how fast is it traveling?
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a train covers a distance of 480 mi in 8 hours. if it travels at a constant speed, how fast is it traveling?

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The answer is 60, 480÷8=60
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Think of how, when describing a car's speed, the common term to use is "miles per hour" (mph). To solve this problem, simply divide the number of miles tranveled by the number of hours it takes to travel.

480 miles/ 8 h = 60mph
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