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impulses in nerve fibers travel 397 kilometers in 3.2 hours. What is the rate or speed in km per h?

 

 

Answer 1

Hello, thank you for taking the time to post your question!

In order to solve for the Rate on this one you want to take

Rate = Distance / Time = 397 km / 3.2 hours = 124.06 km/h

Meaning that the impulses in nerve fibers travel at a speed of about 124.06 km/h

I hope that helps you get moving in a better direction on this type of question! Feel free to reach out if you have any additional questions beyond that :)

Answer 2

397km / 3.2hr = 124.0625 km/hr