SOLUTION: Sarah drives from Baltimore to Ocean City at an average speed of 65 miles per hour. If the distance is 160 miles, how long will the trip take?

Question 188750: Sarah drives from Baltimore to Ocean City at an average speed of 65 miles per hour. If the distance is 160 miles, how long will the trip take?
Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Sarah drives from Baltimore to Ocean City at an average speed of 65 miles per hour. If the distance is 160 miles, how long will the trip take?
.
Applying the "distance formula":
d = rt
where
d is distance
r is rate or speed
t is time
.
In our case:
d = 160
r = 65
.
160 = 65t
160/65 = t
2.462 hours = t
.
or,
2 hours and (.462)(60) minutes
2 hours and 28 minutes

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