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For a certain company, a train coming from New York to Washingto, D.C., takes 3 hours to travel 228 miles. A new train company is able to complete the same journey in only 2.5 hours. How much faster is the new company;s train in terms of miles per hour (Mph)?

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Answer:

15.2mph

Explanation:

228mi/3hr = 76mph

228mi/2.5hr = 91.2mph

91.2mph - 76mph = 15.2mph

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