Question

The distance formula states that distance (d) is equal to the product of rate (r) and time (t).

Which equation could be used to solve the problem?

A plane traveled at a constant rate of 500 kmph. How many hours did the plane take to travel 1700 km?

A. T= 500/1700

B. T=500⋅1700

C. T= 1700/500

D. T= 500d⋅1700

Answer 1

Option C

The equation used to solve the problem is
`t = (1700)/(500)`

Solution:

Given that, A plane traveled at a constant rate of 500 kmph

To find: time taken to travel 1700 km

Also given that,

The distance formula states that distance (d) is equal to the product of rate (r) and time (t)

`Distance = Rate * time taken`

`d = r * t`

From given information,

rate = r = 500 kmph

distance = d = 1700 km

time taken = t = ?

Substituting the values in above formula we get,

`d = r * t\\\\1700 = 500 * t\\\\t = (1700)/(500)`

Thus the equation used to solve the problem is
`t = (1700)/(500)`

Thus option C is correct