Question

Abdul's average speed is 30 mph in heavy traffic, and his average speed is 50 mph in light traffic. If he was in heavy traffic for 1 hour and light traffic for 2 hours, how far did Abdul travel?

Answer 1

Answer: Abdul traveled 130 miles

Explanation:

Step 1

Using the formula to calculate how far Abdul traveled

Distance = speed x time.

Step 2---- Solving

In heavy traffic

Distance covered = speed x time = 30miles /hour x 1 hour = 30 miles

In light traffic

Distance covered = speed x time = 50miles/ hour x 2 hour = 100 miles

Total distance covered = Distance covered in heavy traffic + distance covered in light traffic = 100+ 30 = 130miles