Question

A train traveled 260 miles in 4 hours. If the train’s average rate of travel increases by 12 mph, what is its new average rate of travel?

A. 77 mph
B. 65 mph
C. 60 mph
D. 48 mph

Answer 1

a:77

Explanation:

260 miles in 4 hours means 65 mph because 260 divided by 4 is 65. 12 mph more than 65 (12+65) is 77, so your answer is 77mph.