Average Rate Word Problems

A car travels 240 miles in 4 hours. What is the average speed of the car in miles per hour?

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A car travels 240 miles in 4 hours. How far has the car travelled after 3 hours?

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If a train travels 300 miles in 5 hours, what is its average speed in miles per hour?

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If a train travels 300 miles in 5 hours, how far has the train travelled in 3 hours?

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A cyclist covers 80 miles in 2 hours. What is the average speed of the cyclist in miles per hour?

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A cyclist covers 80 miles in 2 hours. At this rate, how far will the cyclist cover in 5 hours?

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If a plane flies 600 miles in 3 hours, what is its average speed in miles per hour?

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A plane flies 600 miles in 3 hours. At this rate, how many hours will it take the plane to travel 1300 miles?

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A boat travels 150 miles in 6 hours. What is the average speed of the boat in miles per hour?

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A boat travels 150 miles in 6 hours. At this rate, how many hours will it take the boat to travel 255 miles?

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