Question

A police car drives for 11/12 hours with a constant speed of 84 mph and then for another 2 hours 15 minutes with a constant speed of 72 mph. What distance did it go?

Answer 1

1170 miles

Explanation:

multiply 12 x 84 to get 1008 keep that 1008 for later. divide 72 by 60 you should get 1.2, times 1.2 and 15 and you should get 18 keep the 18. times 2 by 72 and get 144. add 144 and 18 to get 162. add 162 and 10008 to get 1170. the awnser is 1170 miles.