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A train traveled 260 miles in 4 hours. If the train’s average rate of travel increases by 12 mph, what is its new average rate of travel? A. 77 mph B. 65 mph C. 60 mph D. 48 mph…

A train traveled 260 miles in 4 hours. If the train’s average rate of travel increases by 12 mph, what is its new average rate of travel? A. 77 mph B. 65 mph C. 60 mph D. 48 mph…
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A train traveled 260 miles in 4 hours. If the train’s average rate of travel increases by 12 mph, what is its new average rate of travel?

A. 77 mph
B. 65 mph
C. 60 mph
D. 48 mph

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User Shaba
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A)77mph. The train was going 65 mph at first . It increased by 12mph. 65 +12 =77.
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User Sharea
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Average rate = 260/4 = 65 mph

It increases by 12mph
So 65+12 = 77 mph

Correct option A
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