Question

Simon drove 55 miles per hour for 4 hours then 65 miles per hour for 3 hours how far did Simon drive in all

Answer 1

415 miles

Explanation:

Simon drove 55 miles per hour for 4 hours then 65 miles per hour for 3 hours.

How far did he drive?

d=rt

For the first part of the trip:

d = 55 * 4 = 220 miles

For the second part of the trip:

d = 65*3 =195 miles

Add the miles together

220+195 = 415 miles

Answer 2

415 miles

Explanation:

Start with the speed equation:

speed = distance/time

Now solve the speed equation for distance:

distance = speed × time

Apply the speed equation solved for distance to the two parts of the trip.

4 hours at 55 mph:

distance = 55 mph × 4 hours = 220 miles

3 hours at 65 mph:

distance = 65 mph × 3 hours = 195 miles

Add the two distances to find the total distance:

total distance = 220 miles + 195 miles = 415 miles

Answer: 415 miles