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A space shuttle orbits earth at a rate of about 4,375 miles in 15 minutes. At the rate, how far does the space shuttle travel around earth in 1 hour?

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User JohnL
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First you would divide 4,375 by 15 and will get 291.6

There min in and 1hour so
291.6 times 60= 17,596

The shuttle will go 17,596 miles in an hour.
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User Gu Mingfeng
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4,375*4=17500


Hope this helps
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User JHannes
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