A section of highway shows a linear relationship between speed and density during a peak hour. If the free flow speed is 63 mph, and the jam density is 208 vehicles per mile (veh/mile), what is the density in vehicles per mile at capacity? Options: A. 104B. 312C. 416D. 605

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A section of highway shows a linear relationship between speed and density during a peak hour. If the free flow speed is 63 mph, and the jam density is 208 vehicles per mile (veh/mile), what is the density in vehicles per mile at capacity?

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A. 104
B. 312
C. 416
D. 605

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