An alien rocketship is traveling at a speed of 4,900,000 4{,}900{,}000 inches per hour. At this speed, how many miles will it travel in 1 minute? Round to the nearest thousandth.

Answer 1

I don't understand your symbolism.
in/hr x (1/60) = in/min.
1 inch/min = 1.58E-5 mile.