In an 8 hour and 30 minute shift a patrolman drove 272 miles. What was his average rate (miles per hour) during the shift? Use the formula: Distance = Rate x Time
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---------------------------------------------- Convert hours and mins to hours: ---------------------------------------------- 8 hour 30 mins = 8.5 hours
---------------------------------------------- Find Rate: ---------------------------------------------- Distance = Rate x Times 272 miles = Rate x 8.5 hours Rate = 272 Γ· 8.5 Rate = 32 miles / hour
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Answer: The average rate is 32 miles/hour. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------