Question

A train travels at 110 miles per hour. At this rate, how far will the train travel in 2 1/2 hours?110/1 (fraction) x 2 1/2 (mix number)

Answer 1

275 mi

Explanation:

110 mi/hr × 2½ hr

Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction.

110 mi/hr × ⁵/₂ hr

Multiply the numbers.

⁵⁵⁰/₂ mi

275 mi