Complete question :
It takes Carol 30 minutes to drive to work using two roads. She drives 24 mph on a small road 1/2 for hour. Then she drives 56 mph on a highway for 1/4 hour. How far does Carol travel to work?
Answer:
26 miles
Explanation:
The distance traveled is given by :
Distance = speed * time
Distance covered on small road :
24 mph * 1/2 hours = 12 miles
Distance covered in highway :
56 mph * 1/4 hours = 14 miles
Total miles traveled = 12 + 14 = 26 miles