Question

A train traveled 260 miles in 4 hours. If the train’s average rate of travel increases by 12 mph, what is its new average rate of travel?

A. 77 mph
B. 65 mph
C. 60 mph
D. 48 mph

Answer 1

The rate of travel it is 65 so b

Answer 2

Correct option A

Explanation:

Average rate = 260/4 = 65 mph

It increases by 12mph

So 65+12 = 77 mph

Correct option A