Question

An employee working for a local seafood company is delivering fresh Maryland seafood to nearby states. After 2 hours of driving, the truck has traveled 128 miles. After 3.5 hours of driving, the truck arrives at its first destination, 203 miles from home. What is the average rate of change, in miles per hour, for this trip? ​

Answer 1

58 miles per hour

Explanation:

Given that :

Miles traveled after 2 hours = 128 miles

Miles traveled After 3.5 hours = 203 miles

Average rate of change in miles per hour :

Total miles driven / total time taken

The average rate of change in miles per hour :

203 miles / 3.5 hours

58 miles per hour