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A hurricane traveled 279 miles in 3 hours. If the average rate at which the hurricane is moving increases by 6%, what is the distance that the hurricane will travel in the following 5 hours?
A. 495 miles
B. 492.9 miles
C. 439.6 miles
D. 435 miles

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279 miles / 3 hours = 93 miles / hour (divided each side by 3)

465 miles / 5 hours (multiplied each side by 5)

465 * 0.06 = 27.9 (find 6% of 465)

465 + 27.9 = 492.9 miles (add 6% to 465)

The answer would be d: 492.9 miles.

Answer: B :)

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