A plane flew at a constant speed and traveled 762 miles in 5 hours. How many miles would the plane travel in 3 hours at the same speed ?

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Answer 1

distance = speed x time

 

speed = 762/5 miles/hour = 152.4 miles/hour

 

time = 3 hours

 

distance = (152.4 miles/hour)(3 hours) = 457.2 miles