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The fastest train in the Western Hemisphere is the Acela Express. On a route between Boston, Massachusetts, and New Haven, Connecticut, the train regularly travels 135 miles in 60 minutes. What is the speed, in miles per minute, on this portion of the route? miles per minute

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Answer:

2.25

Explanation:

The train travels 135 miles in 60 minutes. To find the miles per minute, we divide:

135/60 = 2.25

The train travels at 2.25 miles per minute

User Marina Aguilar
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135/60= 2.25 miles per minute
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