Final answer:
To find the total distance, multiply the speed by the time travelled. The coach will cover a distance of 110 miles.
Step-by-step explanation:
To find the total distance, we need to multiply the speed by the time travelled.
First, convert the 2 hours and 45 minutes to hours. There are 60 minutes in an hour, so 2 hours and 45 minutes is equal to 2 + 45/60 = 2.75 hours.
Next, multiply the speed of 40 miles per hour by the time of 2.75 hours: 40 * 2.75 = 110 miles.
Therefore, the coach will cover a distance of 110 miles.