Question

Miles and Billy drive their motorcycles for the same amount of time. Miles' motorcycle travels 184 miles at a speed of 46 mph, while Billy's motorcycle travels 188 miles at a speed of 47 mph. For what amount of time were Miles and Billy traveling?

a. 3 hours
b. 4 hours
c. 5 hours
d. 6 hours

Answer 1

Miles and Billy were both traveling for 4 hours. Miles' motorcycle traveled 184 miles at 46 mph and Billy's 188 miles at 47 mph.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student has asked for the amount of time Miles and Billy were traveling on their motorcycles when Miles traveled 184 miles at 46 mph and Billy traveled 188 miles at 47 mph. To find the amount of time, we use the formula time = distance ÷ speed. For Miles, the time is 184 miles ÷ 46 mph and for Billy, it's 188 miles ÷ 47 mph.

Calculating the time for Miles gives time = 184 ÷ 46 = 4 hours. For Billy, time = 188 ÷ 47 = 4 hours. Hence, both Miles and Billy have been traveling for 4 hours.