Question

A car travels 2 5/8 miles in 3 1/2 minutes at a constant speed.How far did the car travel in 5 minutes

Answer 1

3.75miles or 3 21/28

Explanation:

Moves 2 5/8miles for 3 1/2min

Then for 1min he moves = (2 5/8)/(3 1/2)

= 21/28 miles

For 5 minutes he moves

= 21/28 × 5

= 3..75miles