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Question 9 • Mathematics I

Aneesha travels at a rate of 50 miles per hour. Morris is traveling 3 feet per second less than Aneesha. Which is the most accurate rate of speed Morris is traveling? 1 mile is equal to 5,280 feet

Answer
A
46 miles per hour
B
47 miles per hour
C
48 miles per hour
D
45 miles per hour

Explanation

Convert the difference of 3 feet per second to miles per hour: 3 × 3,600 ÷ 5,280 ≈ 2.05 miles per hour. Morris is traveling about 50 − 2.05 = 47.95 miles per hour, which is closest to 48 miles per hour, choice D.

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