Question

Darius takes his family on an afternoon boat ride.

Going through York Canal, he drives 5 miles in 15 minutes.
Later on as he crosses Stover Lake, he drives 30 minutes at the same average speed.

Which statement about the distances is true?

1. The distance traveled in York Canal is 15 miles less than the distance traveled on Stover Lake.

2.The distance traveled in York Canal is twice the distance traveled on Stover Lake.

3.The distance traveled in York Canal is one half the distance traveled on Stover Lake.

4.The distances traveled in York Canal and Stover Lake are the same.

Answer 1

3.

Explanation:

Going through York Canal, he drives 5 miles in 15 minutes.

Later on as he crosses Stover Lake, he drives 30 minutes at the same average speed.

Darius drives 5 miles in 15 mins.

York Canal: 15 mins

15 mins = 5 miles

Stover Lake: 30 mins

30 ÷ 2 = 15

If Darius drives 5 miles every 15 mins, then he will drive 10 miles every 30 mins.

The statement says that 'The distance traveled in York Canal is one half the distance traveled on Stover Lake.'

The distance travelled in York Canal is 5 miles.

The distance travelled on Stover Lake is 10 miles.

The double of 5 is 10.