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An airplane flies with a constant speed of

620 miles per hour. How far can travel in
270 minutes?


Please explain if possible :)

User Phucnh
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The airplane is traveling 620mph, or 620m/60 minutes

Divide 270 by 60 to find the number of hours the plane is flying.
270/60 = 4.5

The plane will fly for 4.5 hours. Speed * time = Distance (make sure units are the same)
620mph*4.5hr = 2,790 miles
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