Question

a train traveling at an average speed of 85 miles per hour. At this rate, how far will the train travel in 12 1/4 hours?

Answer 1

1041.25 miles

Explanation:

You just have to multiply 12.25 (which is equivalent to 12 1/4) by 85 and you'll get the answer 1041.25

Answer 2

1041.248 miles

Explanation:

Points to remember

Speed = Distance/Time

It is given that,a train traveling at an average speed of 85 miles per hour.

To find the speed of train

Speed = 85 miles/1

= 136.794 km/1 = 136.794 km/hr

To find the distance traveled in 12 1/4 hours

Distance = Speed * time

= 136.794 * 12 1/4

= 136.794 * 49/4

= 1675.7265

= 1041.248 miles