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.807.

Why are you dividing this? I'm just trying to fully understand the problem for the test! :)
 
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Lana Elcic said:
.807.

Why are you dividing this? I'm just trying to fully understand the problem for the test! :)
Bystander said:
48.4/60 = ?
 
Bystander said:
2 hrs is 120 min, 48.4 min. is .8xxx hrs. --- ?

.8066
 
Bystander said:
Total time in hours is then what?
2.8066?
 
Lana Elcic said:
So is it just 140 km / 2.48 hr = 56.452?
Nope. Right idea.
Lana Elcic said:
Doesnt 168.4 minutes convert to 2.48 hours?
Nope.
Lana Elcic said:
2.8066?
... and the answer is ...?

Sorry about all the distractions. I know it's enough to rattle anyone. Couple or three things to remember: 1) try to post in the HW forum (for physics questions, anyway); 2) one step at a time; 3) re-read the question to be certain you're answering what's been asked; 4) pay attention to details, particularly when converting units (minutes to hours is something public schools haven't done correctly for ~ 20 years); 5) PF busy season has just started the last week or two, and there can be a lot of help that just isn't.
 
Bystander said:
Nope. Right idea.

Nope.

... and the answer is ...?

Sorry about all the distractions. I know it's enough to rattle anyone. Couple or three things to remember: 1) try to post in the HW forum (for physics questions, anyway); 2) one step at a time; 3) re-read the question to be certain you're answering what's been asked; 4) pay attention to details, particularly when converting units (minutes to hours is something public schools haven't done correctly for ~ 20 years); 5) PF busy season has just started the last week or two, and there can be a lot of help that just isn't.

It's okay I understand. Just trying to focus. Is the answer 49.882?
 
Bystander said:
You're in business.
So 49.9!
Yayyyyyy!