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It is 6.417.5 km from Indianapolis to London, England. The Flash can make this trip in 1

hour and 35 minutes. How fast is this in miles per hour?

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Answer:


Speed = 2519.58 mph

Explanation:

Given


Distance = 6417.5km


Time = 1\ hr: 35\ mins

Required

Calculate the speed in miles per hour

Convert distance to miles


Distance = 6417.5km


Distance = (6417.5km)/(1.609)\ miles


Distance = 3988.50217526\ miles


Time = 1\ hr: 35\ mins

Divide minutes by 60


Time = 1\ hr + 35/60


Time = 1\ hr + 0.583\ hr


Time = 1.583hr

The speed is:


Speed = Distance/Time


Speed = 3988.50217526/1.583 mph


Speed = 2519.58 mph

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