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In 5 1/2 hours of driving, Samuel traveled 264 miles. At that rate, how long would it take him to travel 348 miles?

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Answer: It will take Samuel 7 1/4hours to travel 348miles

Explanation:

Step 1

Time spent in Driving = 5 1/2 hrs

Distance he drove = 264 miles

There the speed he drove at = Distance / Time

Speed = Distance / =Tme

= 264/ 5 1/2= 264/ 11/2= 264 x 2/ 11=528/11= 48 miles per hour

Step 2

At The same rate of 48miles per hour, it will take him to travel 348 miles

Therefore the time taken = Distance / speed

Time = 348 miles/48 miles per hour

Time=7.25 = 7 1/4 Hours