Question

3 Tyler traveled at an average speed of 50 miles per hour for 3.5 hours and then traveled at an average speed of 65 miles per hour for 2.5 hours. What was the total distance in miles that Tyler traveled during this time? KS

Answer 1

A. 337.5 miles

Explanation:

What we must do is calculate the distance in each section, when the speed and time vary, the sum of both section is the total distance:

Section 1:

`50\frac{\text{ miles}}{\text{ hours}}\cdot3.5\text{ hours}=175\text{ miles}`

Section 2:

`65\frac{\text{ miles}}{\text{ hours}}\cdot2.5\text{hours}=162.5\text{ miles}`

The total distance is:

`d=175+162.5=337.5\text{ miles}`