Question

Shelby drove from Athens to Jamestown. Her average speed was 55 mph and the trip took her 7 hours. What computation will give the distance from Athens to Jamestown?

Answer 1

Answer with step-by-step explanation:

Given : Shelby drove from Athens to Jamestown. Her average speed was 55 mph and the trip took her 7 hours.

Using formula ,

`\text{Distance}=\text{Average speed}*\text{Time}`

we have

The distance from Athens to Jamestown will be :-

`\text{Distance}=55*7=385\ \text{miles}`

Answer 2

d = r*t

distance = rate * t

distance = 55 mph * 7 hours

distance = 385 miles