Question

Jim drove 240 miles in 6 hours. If he can keep the same pace, how long will it take him to drive 300 miles? Set up the equation that can be used to solve the problem. Solve the equation and determine desired value(

Answer 1

7.5 hours

Explanation:

240 = 6k

k = 240/6

k = 40

Miles = 40 × hours

300 = 40 × hours

hours = 300/40

= 7.5 hours