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An ostrich can run at an average speed of 50 km/h. How long would it take an ostrich running at this speed to travel from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR (assuming the two cities are about 230 km apart)?

A. 3.3 h
B. 4.1 h
C. 4.3 h
D. 4.6 h

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D.
230/50=4.6
So if you break up 230 km into intervals of 50 km you get 4.6 which would be 4.6 hours

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