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12 September, 00:16

Mrs. Simpson drove 105 miles in 2 1/2 hours. What was Mrs. Simpson's average speed in miles per hour?

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  1. 12 September, 00:21
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    105 m = 2.5 h

    x miles = 1 hour

    You cross multiply since it's a proportion:

    2.5 * x

    105 * 1

    =

    2.5x = 105

    Then you divide everything by 2.5

    The answer is 42
  2. 12 September, 00:34
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    The answer is 42. You get this when you divide 105 by 2 1/2
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