Question

The time, t, in hours, it takes to get to a certain destination varies indirectly as the speed of the car, s. If it takes 3.25 hours at a speed of 72 mph to reach a destination, how many hours will it take to reach the same destination at a speed of 36 mph?

A. 14.625
B. 6.5
C. 13
D. 1.625

Answer 1

the answer is D

Explanation:

Answer 2

B. 6.5

Explanation:

If we're going somewhere at half the speed, it will take double the time. 36/72 = 1/2, and 6.5/3.25 = 2.