Question

Leon has to drive 36 miles to work. If he can average a speed of 48 miles per hour, about how long does it take him to get to work each day? (Hint: Use the formula d = rt.)

Answer 1

Distance = 36 miles

Average speed = 48 miles per hour

By using formula

d = rt

36 = 48*t

36/48 = t

0.75 hour = t

Answer 2

45 minutes

Explanation:

Leon has to drive to work = 36 miles

His average speed = 48 miles per hour

By using the given formula = d = rt

d = distance

r = rate of speed

t = time

36 miles = 48 × t

`(36)/(48)` = t

0.75 hours.

Now we convert it to minutes

0.75 × 60 = 45 minutes

Leon takes 45 minutes to get to work each day.