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The Johnsons traveled 300 kilometers in 4 hours. At that rate, how long will it take them to travel 500 kilometers? Write the answer in hours and minutes.

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Answer:

It takes them 6 hours and 40 minutes

Explanation:

∵ The rate = 300 ÷ 4 = 75 km/h

∵ Time = Distance ÷ speed

∴ Time = 500 ÷ 75 = 6 .666667 hrs = 6 h + (2/3) × 60 = 6:40'

= 6 hours and 40 minutes

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