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How long will it take to drive 200 miles if the driver's average speed is 55 mph?

User Knoep
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It will take 3hours and 38 mins
User EZLearner
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We'll be looking for time here.

s=d/t

ts=d

t=d/s

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Average speed is:

s=(55m)/h

Distance is:

200m

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t=(200m)/(55m/h)

t=(200m/1)*(h/(55m))

t=200/55*h

t≈3.64 hours
User Ielyamani
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