Question

Carter and his family are driving from Atlanta to Raleigh. They drive for 2 hours and 45 minutes at an average speed of 60 miles per hour. How far did Carter and his family travel in that time?

Answer 1

They traveled approximately 165 miles.The speed is not constant so it is not the exact number.

Answer 2

Answer: The distance they traveled is 165 miles.

Explanation:

Since, Distance = Speed × time,

here, the speed = 60 miles per hour,

time = 2 hours 45 minutes

=
`2(45)/(60)`

=
`2(3)/(4)`

=
`(11)/(4)`

Thus, the distance they traveled,

`D = 60 * (11)/(4)`

`=(660)/(4)=165` miles,

Hence, they traveled 165 miles.