Question

A jet plane flies at 12 mph. At that speed, how far does it travel in 18 minutes?

Answer 1

Given that the plane flies at 12mph

⇒ 1 hour = 12 miles

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Rewrite 1 hour as 60 mins
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60 mins = 12 miles

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Find 1 minute
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1 min = 12 ÷ 60 
1 min = 0.2 miles

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Find 18 minutes
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1 min = 0.2 miles
18 mins = 0.2 x 18
18 mins = 3.6 miles

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Answer: The jet plane traveled 2.6 miles in 18 minutes.
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