Question

Suppose you are choosing between two roads. The first route is 50 miles at

35 mph, and the second road is 65 miles at 45 mph. Which route would get
you there faster, and in what amount of time?
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A. The first route, in 1.44 hours
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B. The second route, in 1.44 hours
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C. The first route, in 1.43 hours
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D. The second route, in 1.43 hours
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Answer 1

Answer: C. The first route, in 1.43 hours

Explanation:

Hi, to answer this question we have to apply:

Speed = distance /time

Isolating time:

Time = distance /speed

Replacing with the values given:

First route = 50m /35mph =1.43 hours

Second route = 65m / 45 mph =1.44 hours

Since 1.43 < 1.44, the first route will get you there faster.

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