PatrickCamp1 PatrickCamp1
  • 15-05-2015
  • Mathematics
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A train has an average speed of 18 miles per hour. How long will it take to travel 270 miles?

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shyler
shyler shyler
  • 15-05-2015
i believe the answer is 15 because if you divide 270/18 you get 15 
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cclemeno cclemeno
  • 15-05-2015
ratio and proportion

18 miles/1 hr= 270 miles/x hrs
cross multiply
18x= 270
   x= 15 hrs

hope this helps
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