Question

1. Here is a map that shows parts of Texas and Oklahoma.GrahomalolAmaniloOKLAHOMAsom"Map of Texas and Oklahoma" by United States Census Bureau Wa American FactFinder. Public Domain.a. About how far is it from Amaritſo to Oklahoma City? Explain your reasoning.b. Driving at a constant speed of 70 miles per hour, will it be possible to make thistrip in 3 hours? Explain how you know.

Answer 1

a. The distance is of approximately 240 miles, due to the scale given in the graph.

b. It would not be possible to make this trip in 3 hours, because in this condition, we travel 210 miles, which is short of the distance of 240.

Explanation:

a. About how far is it from Amarillo to Oklahoma City?

From the scale we were given in the graphic, 60 miles is 1/4 of the distance. The total distance is x. So

(1/4)x = 60

x = 60*4

x = 240 miles

The distance is of approximately 240 miles, due to the scale given in the graph.

b. Driving at a constant speed of 70 miles per hour, will it be possible to make this trip in 3 hours? Explain how you know.

In this case, 70 miles per hour for 3 hours, you will have traveled 3*70 = 210 miles, which is less than 250. So it would not be possible to make this trip in 3 hours.