A train has an average speed of 18 miles per hour. How long will it take to travel 270 miles?

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ratio and proportion

18 miles/1 hr= 270 miles/x hrs
cross multiply
18x= 270
x= 15 hrs

hope this helps

Bendytree answered Feb 16, 2016

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i believe the answer is 15 because if you divide 270/18 you get 15

SacuL answered Feb 20, 2016

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