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After 15 minutes a train has moved 4 1/2 miles toward its destination. How many miles per minute is the train moving?

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Answer:

0.30 miles per min.

Explanation:

After 15 minutes a train has moved 4 1/2 miles toward its destination

find;

How many miles per minute is the train moving?

velocity = distance / time

= 4.5 miles / 15 min

= 0.30 miles per min.

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