Question

Tom drove at a constant speed of 50 miles per hour for 2.5 hours.

Albert drove at a constant speed of 65 miles per hour for 2 hours.

Who drove farther? How many more total miles did he drive?

Use the equation d=r×t to solve.

Answer 1

Albert drove further.

He drove 5 miles further.

Explanation:

The formula d = r x t is used to determine distance.

D is distance. R is rate ( in this case miles per hour). T is time.

Tom: D= 50 x 2.5

50 multiplied by 2.5 hours = 125

Tom drove 125 miles.

Albert: D= 65 multiplied by 2 hours = 130

Albert drove 130 miles.