Final answer:
The freight train, traveling at 22.5 mph for 2.5 hours, would cover a distance of 56.25 miles. Initially 60 miles away, it would thus be 3.75 miles from its destination after 2.5 hours. However, none of the answer choices match this calculation, so there may be an error in the provided options.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question concerns calculating the distance a freight train will be from its destination after a certain amount of time has elapsed, given its constant speed. To solve this, we can use the formula for distance traveled: distance = speed × time. In this case:
- Speed of the train = 22.5 mph
- Time spent traveling = 2.5 hours
We multiply the speed of the train by the time it travels to find the distance it covers in that period:
22.5 mph × 2.5 hours = 56.25 miles
Since the train is initially 60 miles away from its destination, we subtract the distance traveled from the initial distance:
60 miles - 56.25 miles = 3.75 miles
However, it seems there is an error in the question as none of the provided options (a, b, c, d) match the correct answer of 3.75 miles. The student should be informed of this discrepancy.