Question

Please help me with this question.Please explain why you picked that answer

It took Jennifer 7 hour's to travel 385 miles from her house to visit her friend who goes to school in Missouri.On average,how many miles did she travel per hour?

a.) 44.9
b.) 0.18
c.) 392
d.) 55

Answer 1

Since she drove 385 miles in 7 hours, you must divide 385 with 7. 385/7= 55. The answer is 55

Answer 2

55 miles / hour

Explanation:

Givens

• t = time = 7 hours
• d = distance = 385 miles
• r = rate = ?

Equation

d = r * t

Solution

• d = r * t
• 385 = r * 7
• 385/7 = r
• r = 55

She was travelling on average 55 miles / hour