Question

How far will john travel if he drives for 2 and a half hours at 55mph?

Answer 1

137.5 miles

Explanation:

1. Do 55/2 to account for the half hour.(should equal 27.5)

2. Do 55 x 2 to account for the 2 hour drive.(should equal 110)

3. Add everything up. 110 + 27.5 = 137.5 miles

Answer 2

137.5kmi

EXPLANATION

The relation between speed , time and distance is given by the relation:

`speed = (distance)/(time)`

Therefore

Distance= speed × time

John was traveling at a speed of 55mph

for 2 ½ hours.

The distance covered will be:

=55×2.5mi

=137.5mi