Question

It took a car 3 days to travel 3106 miles. What was this car's average speed, in miles per hour? (round to the nearest mile per hour)

Answer 1

Answer: 43 mph

Explanation:

3 days is 72 hours.

R=D/T

Divide 3106 by 72

= 43 (rounded)

Answer 2

43 mph

Explanation:

1 day = 24 hours

3 days = 3 × 24 hours = 72 hours

The car taveled 3106 miles in 72 hours.

average speed = distance/time

average speed = (3106 miles)/(72 hours)

average speed = 43 mph