Question

A jet travels 570 miles in 2 hours. At this rate, how far could the jet fly in

9 hours? What is the rate of speed of the jet?

Answer 1

The jet is traveling at a speed of 285 miles per hour. In nine hours it would have traveled a distance of 2565 miles.

Explanation:

To get the miles per hour, take the 570 miles and divide it by the two hours. that gets you 285 miles in one hour. that is your miles per hour. then you want the distance traveled in 9 hours. take the 285 miles per hours and multiply it my 9. That then leaves you with 2565 miles in nine hours.

Answer 2

the jet could fly 2565 miles in 9 hours

the rate is hours:miles 1:285

Explanation:

you do 570/2=285

then you multiply the answer by 9