A train travels 60 miles in one hour. If its speed increases by 50% for the second hour, how many total miles has it traveled after two hours?
150 miles
First hour: 60 miles. Second hour: 60 + 50% of 60 = 60 + 30 = 90 miles. Total = 60 + 90 = 150 miles.
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