Question

Georg travels 60 miles in one hour. How many miles will he drive in 4 hours?

Answer 1

Just do 60 *4 and it will get you 240 and 240 is the answer

Answer 2

Answer: The answer is: " 240 mi. " .

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Explanation:

To solve using a technique known as "dimensional analysis":

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→ "
`(60 mi)/(1 hr) * (4hr)/(1) =` ? mi

→ On the "left-hand side" of the equation; the units of "hr" ["hour(s)"] "cancel out"; since: "hr/hr = 1 " ;

→ and we are left with: " (60 mi * 4 )" = " 240 mi ".

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The answer is:

→ " 240 mi " . {Note: "mi " is the abbreviation for "mile(s)".}.

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Hope this helps!

Best of luck to you!

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