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The Davis Family traveled 35 miles in 1/2 hour. If it is currently 2:00pm and the family's destination is 245 miles away at what time will they arrive? Explain how you solved the problem.

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Answer:

5:30pm

Explanation:

We assume the destination distance does not include the 35 miles already traveled, and that the travel speed remains constant.

We can set up a proportion for the travel time in hours:

(1/2 hour)/(35 miles) = (x hours)/(245 miles)

Multiplying by 245, we find ...

x hours = (1/2 hour) × 245/35 = 7/2 hours

It will take the family 3 1/2 more hours to reach their destination. 3:30 after 2:00 pm is 5:30 pm.

The Davis Family will arrive at 5:30 pm.

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