The Shanghai Maglev Train is one of the fastest trains in th

The Shanghai Maglev Train is one of the fastest trains in the world, traveling about 2,144 miles in 8 hours. The distance between Columbus, Ohio, and New York City is about 560 miles. How many hours would it take the train to travel between cities?

Solution

Distance = Rate * Time

D = r*t

2144 = r*8 ... plug in the distance of 2144 mi and time of 8 hrs

2144/8 = r

r = 268

The train travels at 268 mph (on avg)

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D = r*t

560 = 268*t ... plug in the distance of 560 mi and speed of 268 mph

560/268 = t

t = 2.08955 (this is approximate)

It will take roughly 2.08955 hours