Question 11010 of 401 · Texas Pesticide Applicator General Standards Exam
A sprayer travels 264 feet in 30 seconds. What is its speed in miles per hour?
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Correct answer to question 11010
- A: 6 mph
Explanation
Speed = distance (feet) x 60 / (time in seconds x 88) = 264 x 60 / (30 x 88) = 15,840 / 2,640 = 6 mph. Equivalently 264 feet in 30 seconds is 528 feet per minute, and 88 feet per minute equals 1 mph.
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