Question

The Rodriguez family drove 260 miles to get to their summer vacation. The drive took 4 hours, Assuming the family drove at a constant speed, how many miles per hour did the Rodriguez family drive?

A. 65
B. 75
C. 55

Answer 1

The Rodriguez family's average speed is found by dividing the total distance by the total time which is 260 miles divided by 4 hours, resulting in an average speed of 65 miles per hour.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Rodriguez family drove 260 miles to get to their summer vacation, and the drive took 4 hours. To find out how many miles per hour they drove, we need to calculate their average speed. Average speed is found by dividing the total distance traveled by the total time taken.

Using the formula: Average speed = Total distance ÷ Total time, we get:

• Total distance = 260 miles
• Total time = 4 hours
• Average speed = 260 miles ÷ 4 hours = 65 miles per hour

Therefore, the correct answer is A. 65 miles per hour.