Question

A delivery driver reported that he was 280 miles away from headquarters.

The driver can expect to travel 50 miles per hour. How long will it take
to return?

Answer 1

5.6 hours

Explanation:

Using the formula for calculating speed expressed as shown;

Speed = Distance/Time

Given parameters

Distance = 280miles

Speed = 50miles/hour

Required

Time it will take t return

From the formula above, Time = Distance/ Speed

Substituting the given parameters

Time = 280/50

Time = 5.6 hours

Hence the time it will take the driver to return is 5.6hours