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A truck driver drove 120 miles in 1 3/4 hours. What is the speed of the truck in miles per hour?
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A truck driver drove 120 miles in 1 3/4 hours. What is the speed of the truck in miles per hour?

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120/7/4
120/1*4/7=480/7= 68 and 4/7
User Lockjaw
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The formula for speed is:


speed = (distance)/(time)

Plugging this in:


speed = (120)/( (7)/(4) )

Solving:


speed = 68.57

Hope this helps!
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