Question

a jet flew 2660 miles in 4.75 hours. what is the rate of speed in miles per hour? (the proportion would be 2660:4.75::x:1 set the proportion in fractional form and proceed to find x.)​

Answer 1

Set the proportion as shown:

2660/4.75 = x/1

Cross multiply:

4.75x = 2660

Divide both sides by 4.75

x = 560

Answer: 560 miles per hour