Question

Zachary traveled from city A to city B. He left city A at 7:30 a.m. and reached city B at 12 noon. Find his average speed if city B is 180 mi away from city A.

Please include the units after the answer!

Answer 1

40mph because it is 180 miles away and it took him 4.5 hours u divide 180 by 4,5

Answer 2

40 mph

Explanation:

s = d/t

a to b's distance = 180 miles

7:30 - 12pm = 4.5 hours (time)

speed = 180 ÷ 4.5

speed = 40