Problema Solution
amy wanted to drive to see her grandmother. she left at 1:00 pm on Monday. She drove an average of 60mph. How far did she drive by 4:30 pm?
Answer provided by our tutors
let
v = 60 mph the average speed of Amy
t = 4:30 pm - 1:00 pm = 3 hr 30 min = 3.5 hr
d = the distance
since speed = distance/time
v = d/t
60 = d/3.5
by solving we find
d = 210 mi
click here to see the step by step solution of the equation
Amy drove 210 miles.