Question

Paul's family drove 377 miles to the beach averaging 58 mi/h on the way there. On the return trip home, they averaged 65 mi/h.

What was the total time Paul's family spent driving to and from the beach?

A.
11.3 h

B.
11.6 h

C.
12.3 h

D.
13 h



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Answer 1

C. 12.3h

377mi / 58mi/h=6.5h
377mi / 65mi/h = 5.8h
5.8h+6.5h= 12.3h

Answer 2

C

Explanation:

We can use the formula
`t=(d)/(r)` to solve this problem, easily.

Where

• t is the time in hours
• d is the distance in miles
• r is the rate/speed in mi/hr

First leg, distance is 377 miles (d=377) and rate is 58 mph (r=58), hence time is:

`t=(d)/(r)\\t=(377)/(58)\\t=6.5`

Second leg, distance is same (d=377) and the rate is 65 mph (r=65), hence time is:

`t=(d)/(r)\\t=(377)/(65)\\t=5.8`

Adding both the times:

6.5 hours + 5.8 hours = 12.3 hours (total time)

Answer choice C is right.