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A plane travels at a speed of 213 miles per hour.

Work out an estimate for the number of seconds the plane takes to travel 1 mile.

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Answer:Hope this helps.

Explanation:

A plane travels at a speed of 213 miles per hour. Work out an estimate for the number-example-1
User Bqubique
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Answer:

0.28 seconds

Explanation:

To solve, I usually set up an equation.

miles = 213 = 1

sec 60 x

Then use cross multiplication.

213x=60

Divide both sides by 213

x=0.281690141

If you are supposed to round, round.

Hope this helps!

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