Question

The distance traveled at a constant speed is directly proportional to the time of travel. If Olivia traveled 182 miles in 6.5 hours, how many miles will Olivia travel in 8.4 hours at the same constant speed?

Select one:
a. 167.1 mi
b. 235.2 mi
c. 53.2 mi
d. 196.9 mi

Answer 1

speed = distance / time



speed = 182 miles / 6.5 hours



speed = 28 miles per hour



Olivia travels at a speed of 28 miles per hour.



distance = speed X time



distance = (28 miles per hour) X (8.4 hours)



distance = 235.2 miles



Olivia will travel 235.2 miles in 8.4 hours.



The correct answer is b. 235.2 miles