Question

A trucker traveled an average of 48.6 miles each hour on a 583.2-mile trip. For how many hours did the trucker travel?

Answer 1

Divide 583.2 by 48.6 to get your answer, 12 hours.

Answer 2

Answer: The trucker traveled for 12 hours.

Explanation:

Given : A trucker traveled an average of 48.6 miles each hour on a 583.2-mile trip.

i.e. Total distance = 583.2 miles

Average speed = 48.6 miles per hour

Using Formula ,
`\text{Total Time}=\frac{\text{Total Distance}}{\text{Average speed}}`

We have

`\text{Total Time}=(583.2)/(48.6)\\\\=(5832)/(486)\\\\=12\text{ hours}`

Hence, the trucker traveled for 12 hours.