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#1 2008-07-08 09:42:30

spoiledlori
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Registered: 2008-07-08
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distance rate and time

why is it when I try to find how long it will take to take a 156 mile trip, traveling 80 miles per hour.  I get 1.95
please HELP

thanks in advance
Lori

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#2 2008-07-08 10:31:44

ZHero
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Registered: 2008-06-08
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Re: distance rate and time

spoiledlori wrote:

why is it when I try to find how long it will take to take a 156 mile trip, traveling 80 miles per hour.  I get 1.95
please HELP

thanks in advance
Lori

Your answer, no doubt, is correct!!
However, please note that 1.95hr = 1hr + 57mins  !


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#3 2008-07-09 03:07:25

spoiledlori
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Re: distance rate and time

Ok, so I'm feeling really stupid... can you explain this to me???? pleasedunno

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#4 2008-07-09 08:00:33

spoiledlori
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Re: distance rate and time

I GOT IT!!!! thank you!!!

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