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Selena drove at an average speed of 50.55 miles per hour for 1.75 hours. She stopped at a rest stop and then drove at an average speed of 45.2 miles per hour for 2.25 hours. Did selena drive mire miles before or after the rest stop? How many more miles

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Explanation:

Selena drove the distance of about 88 miles before she stopped.

1. Multiply 50.55 miles/hour x 1.75 hours = 88.4265 (88.43) miles traveled.

Selena drove the distance of about 102 miles after she stopped.

2. Multiply 45.2 miles/hour x 2.25 hours = 101.7 (102) miles traveled.

Selena drove the distance of about 13 miles more after the rest stop.

3. Subtract 101.7 miles - 88.4265 miles = 13.2735 (13) miles


Final answer: Selena drove approximately 13 miles more after the rest stop.





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50.55 x 1.75 = 88
45.2 x 2.25 = 94

Selena drove more miles after (how many) 6

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