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A satellite orbits Earth at a rate of about 3,300 miles in 12 minutes. At this​ rate, how far does the satellite travel around Earth in 1​ hour?

A satellite orbits Earth at a rate of about 3,300 miles in 12 minutes. At this​ rate-example-1

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The answer is 16,500
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16,500

60 minutes in an hour / 12 minutes = 5
5 * 3,300 = 16,500
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