Question

9. A police car drives with a constant speed of 52 miles per hour. How far can it travel in

255 minutes?

Answer 1

221 miles

Explanation:

1 hour = 60 minutes

52miles/hour = 52miles/60 minutes

then:

52 miles ⇔ 60 minutes

P miles ⇔ 255 minutes

P = 255 * 52 / 60

P = 221 miles