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Ramon drove 145 miles in 2.5 hours. What was his speed in miles per hour? 4 points

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Answer:

57.9 miles per hour

Explanation:

2.5 hours = 2 hours and 30 minutes

2 hours and 30 mins = 150 mins

150 mins = 145 miles

1 min = 145 ÷ 150 = 0.966666666666

1 hour = 60 mins

60 mins/1 hour = 0.96666666 x 60 = 57.9

User Gabriel Willemann
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Explanation:

in 2.5 hours Ramon drove = 145 miles

In 1 hour Ramon drove = 145 / 2.5 = 58 mile

his speed in miles per hour was 58 miles .

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