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Speed, time and distance

Time for 60 miles at two speeds

Manuale Yachtmaster p.78

The manual gives 3½ hours for the 18-knot case; the calculation gives 3 hours 20 minutes (200 minutes).

You have to cover 60 miles. How long does it take at 18 knots? And at 6 knots?

Distance
60 NM
Speed
18 kn / 6 kn

Solution worked out by us from the course material: to be checked by the instructor.