Question

the distance a plane travels between two cities is 260 miles. The same trip, in miles, traveled by car is approximately 10% greater due to the route traveled. If the car travel at an average rate of 55 miles per hour, approximately, how long will it take the car to travel between the same two cities?

Answer 1

5.2 hours or 312 minutes

Explanation:

The plane route has been given as 260 miles.

We're told that the car/road rouge is 10% longer, and that is 260 * 1.1, which is equal to 286 miles.

Now, the car travels at 55 miles per hour, and we're to calculate how long it will take to travel.

Speed = distance / time

Making time the subject of formula, we know that

Time = distance / speed

Time = 286 miles / 55 miles per hour

Time = 5.2 hours, converting to minute, we have 5.2 * 60 = 312 minutes.