Question

Two cities are 243 miles apart

It takes a train 4 hours to travel between the two cities at a constant speed.
A car travels between the two cities at a constant speed of 65 miles per hour.
Which is traveling faster, the car or the train? Explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

The car is travelling faster.

Explanation:

Given that,

Distance between two cities = 243 miles

Time of train = 4 hours

Speed of car = 65 miles/hours

We need to calculate the speed of train

Using formula of speed

`v=(d)/(t)`

Where, d = distance

t = time

Put the value into the formula

`v=(243)/(4)`

`v=60.75\ miles/ hours`

Hence, The car is travelling faster.