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Peyton & Bryson are each going to see their grandparents who live 150 miles away. Peyton gets there in 3 hours, and Bryson gets there in 2 ½ hours.

Which statement is true about their rate of travel?

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Bryson travelled 10 mph faster than Peyton.


Peyton travelled 8 mph slower than Bryson.


They travelled at the same rate.


Peyton travelled 10 mph faster than Bryson.

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User Upscale
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Preyton took longer so he was slower. Now, we calculate the average speeds of both:
Preyton: 150 / 3 = 50 mph
Bryson: 150 / 2.5. = 60 mph

Therefore, Bryson travelled 10 mph faster than Preyton
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