Question

If Shawn drives 45 miles an hour how far can he go in 40 minutes​

Answer 1

30 miles in 40 minutes

Explanation:

First, find the unit rate by dividing miles over minutes. 45/60 = 0.75. So, Shawn drives 0.75 miles in one minute. Next, multiply 0.75 by 40 to get how far he goes in 40 minutes, which equals 30. So, Shawn travels 30 miles in 40 minutes.

Answer 2

30miles in 40minutes

Explanation:

1h=60minutes

45miles...........60minutes

X.......................40minutes

X=45×40/60=45×4/6=45×2/3=15×2=30miles