Question

How

4) The U.S. Census Bureau tracks the time it takes people to travel to work.
Location
Average Travel Time (min)
United States (average)
25.5
Los Angeles, CA
29.6
Chicago, IL
35.2
New York, NY
40.0
How does the average travel time for New Yorkers compare to the United States?
a.) 14.5 minutes longer
b.) 14.5 minutes shorter
c.) 4.8 minutes longer
d.) 10.4 minutes longer

Answer 1

a.) 14.5 minutes longer

Explanation:

the average travel time for New Yorkers compare to the United States

= 40.0 - 25.5

= 14.5 min. longer

Answer 2

• a) 14.5 minutes longer

Explanation:

• Average time for New York = 40 minutes
• Average time for United States = 25.5 minutes

The difference:

• 40 - 25.5 = 14.5 minutes

Correct choice:

• a) 14.5 minutes longer