Question

On a flight from New York to Nashville, an airplane travels at a constant speed of 500 miles per hour. The plane leaves at 3:30 PM and the distance between New York and Nashville is about 800 miles. At what time would you expect the plane to land? Be sure to include AM or PM in your answer.

Answer 1

5:06PM

Explanation:

t =
`(1)/(500)` d

t =
`(1)/(500)` × 800

t =
`(800)/(500)`

t = 1.6 hours

1 hr = 60 mins.

0.6 hours = 0.6 × 60 = 36 minutes

3:30PM + 1hr = 4:30PM

4:30PM + 36 mins. = 4:66 PM

4:66PM = 5:06PM