Question

2 POINTS

Suppose you are choosing between two roads. The first route is 70 miles at
55 mph, and the second road is 85 miles at 65 mph. Which route would get
you there faster, and in what amount of time?
A. The first route, in 1.27 hours
B. The second route, in 1.31 gours
C. The second route, in 1.27 hours
D. The first route, in 1.31 hours
SUBMIT

Answer 1

Answer: A

Explanation:

First route: 70 miles divided by 55 mph = 1.27 hours

Second route: 85 miles divided by 65 mph = 1.31 hours

The first route takes less time so it’s better