The train from Metropolis A to Metropolis B takes 4 hours and 15 minutes. If the rail distance between Metropolis A and Metropolis B is 250 miles, how fast must the train average?
58.8
55.8

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The train from Metropolis A to Metropolis B takes 4 hours and 15 minutes. If the rail distance between Metropolis A and Metropolis B is 250 miles, how fast must the train average?
58.8
55.8

anonymous · Answer

58.8

anonymous · Answer

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mathmale · Answer

This is a "rate" problem:  (How many miles)/(How many hours = how many miles per hour.)

$$\frac{ 250 miles }{4hr 15 \min  }=\frac{ 250 miles }{ 4.25 hours }=58.4 mph.$$

anonymous · Answer

Thanks :)

mathmale · Answer

Excuse me, that's 58.8 mph.  

Units of measurement are important here.