Question

A train leaves Houston and travels north at 65km/h. After it travels 150km, it turns left and travels 60km towards the west at 55km/h.

What is the total distance that the train traveled?

Answer 1

210 km

Step-by-step explanation:

Traveled 150 km north

Traveled 60 km west

150 + 60 = 210 km for distance traveled

Answer 2

210km

Step-by-step explanation:

Given parameters:

Distance traveled northward = 150km

Distance traveled westward = 60km

Unknown:

Total distance traveled by the train = ?

Solution:

Distance is the total length of path traveled by a body.

Total distance = distance traveled northward + distance traveled westward

Total distance = 150km + 60km = 210km