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A truck driver drove his truck at an average speed of 45 miles per hour for 3 hours. A bus driver drove an average speed of 50 miles per hour for 5 hours.

Which explanation correctly tells how to find the difference in the distances they drove?

A.
Step 1 Divide: 45 ÷ 3.
Step 2 Divide: 50 ÷ 5.
Step 3 Add the two quotients.

B.
Step 1 Divide: 45 ÷ 3.
Step 2 Divide: 50 ÷ 5.
Step 3 Subtract the two quotients.

C.
Step 1 Multiply: 45 × 3.
Step 2 Multiply: 50 × 5.
Step 3 Add the two products.

D.
Step 1 Multiply: 45 × 3.
Step 2 Multiply: 50 × 5.
Step 3 Subtract the two products.

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Answer:

A

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