Question

Mr. Walker used proportions and the following example to teach students how to calculate speeds: An F-15 Eagle travels at a speed of 1,875 miles per hour for 3.5 hours. Which distance solves the proportion he used?

Answer 1

6,562.5 miles

Explanation:

The proportion is 1,875 miles/1 hour.

At that speed, the distance can be calculated when the time is known, which is 3.5 hours in this case:

(1,875 miles/hr)*(3.5 hr) = 6562.5 miles