HSPT Math : Decimals

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for HSPT Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : How To Multiply And Divide Decimals

An aircraft's cruising speed is  miles per hour. How far will it travel in hours?

Possible Answers:

 miles

 miles

 miles

 miles

Correct answer:

 miles

Explanation:

The formula to calculate distance is  where  represents rate of speed and  represents time.

In this problem,  mph., and   hours. 

Convert the  to an improper fraction:

 

To solve, multiply.

 miles.

At its cruising speed of  mph, the aircraft will travel  miles in   hours.

 

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