Question

A passenger jet flies from one airport to another 1,273 miles away in 2.2 h. find its average speed.

Answer 1

Speed : distance divide by time . 1273/2.2 = ...

Use calculator .

Answer 2

V_avg = 578.6364 miles/hr

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

- The distance between airports d = 1,273 miles

- The time taken for the flight t = 2.2 hr

Find:

The average speed of the jet

Solution:

- The average speed of the jet is given by V_avg:

V_avg = Total distance traveled / Total time

V_avg = 1273 / 2.2

V_avg = 578.6364 miles/hr