Question

2. A jet travels 540 miles in 4.5 hours. At this

rate, how far could the jet travel in 11 hours?
a. 1,320 miles
b. 1,500 miles
c. 1,450 miles
de none of the above

Answer 1

a

Explanation:

Divide distance by time for speed per hour, that is

speed = 540 ÷ 4.5 = 120 mph

Then distance travelled in 11 hours

= 11 × 120 = 1320 miles → a