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The van traveled 120 miles in 7 hours. How long would it take to travel 1400 miles at the same speed? (A) 5/3 hrs (B) 81 2/3 hrs (C) 49/6 hrs (D)24000 hr

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Answer:


81(2)/(3) hours

Explanation:

Hi there!

1) Create a proportion

  • The van traveled 120 miles in 7 hours
  • The van travels 1400 miles in x hours


(7h)/(120mi)=(x)/(1400 mi)


(7)/(120)=(x)/(1400)

2) Solve for x


(7)/(120)=(x)/(1400)

Multiply both sides by 1400


(7)/(120)*1400=(x)/(1400)*1400


(245)/(3) =x


(245)/(3) =x


81(2)/(3) =x

Therefore, it would take the van
81(2)/(3) hours to travel 1400 miles at the same speed.

I hope this helps!

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