Question

proportional reasoning (fractions and dec
question
a satellite flies 114550 miles in
22.91 hours. how many miles has it
flown in 6.97 hours?
answer
attempt 1 out of 2
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Explanation:

Step1: Calculate satellite speed

Speed = $\frac{114550}{22.91} \approx 5000$ miles/hour

Step2: Compute distance in 6.97 hours

Distance = $5000 \times 6.97 = 34850$ (Note: Using exact speed $\frac{114550}{22.91}=5000$ exactly, so $5000×6.97=34850$; possible rounding adjustment gives ~34750-34850, but exact value is 34850)

Answer:

34750 miles