Question

The graph represents the distance the Pennsylvania Train traveled over 8 hours.

The Baltimore Train traveled 1,020 miles in 12 hours. Both trains traveled at a constant rate. Which sentence is true?

A. The Baltimore Train was faster by 10 miles per hour.
B. The Baltimore Train was faster by 15 miles per hour.
C. The Pennsylvania Train was faster by 10 miles per hour.
D. The Pennsylvania Train was faster by 15 miles per hour.

Answer 1

Baltimore Train: 1,020 mi/12 hr = 85 mph

Pennsylvania Train: 75 mph

So the correct answer is A.