Question

Benjamin traveled at an average speed of 65 miles per hour for 4.5 hours and then traveled at an average speed of 70 miles per hour for 3.5 hours. What was the total distance in miles that Benjamin traveled during this time?

Answer 1

542 miles

Explanation:

65 miles/hour x 4.5 hours = 297 miles for the first part

70 miles/hour x 3.5 hours = 245 miles for the second part

297 + 245 = 542 miles