Question

A driver wants to travel 3000 miles from Los Angeles to New York. How

many hours would they expect to drive if they could drive 70 mph.

Answer 1

42 hours and 51 minutes

Explanation:

3000/70=42.85

85 percent of an hour is 51

85 percent of 60

60x.85=.51

Answer 2

42.85 hrs

Explanation:

(Distance/speed)

3000/70=42.85 hrs