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A train traveled 260 miles in 4 hours. If the train’s average rate of travel increases by 12 mph, what is its new average rate of travel?

A. 77 mph
B. 65 mph
C. 60 mph
D. 48 mph

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The rate of travel it is 65 so b
User Ihor Klimov
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Answer:

Correct option A

Explanation:

Average rate = 260/4 = 65 mph

It increases by 12mph

So 65+12 = 77 mph

Correct option A

User Niall Crosby
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