SOLUTION: A vehicle is traveling 35 mph. It takes that vehicle 12 minutes to reach its destination. How far away is that distance (in miles). I am unsure how to do this type of math probl

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Question 632280: A vehicle is traveling 35 mph. It takes that vehicle 12 minutes to reach its destination. How far away is that distance (in miles).
I am unsure how to do this type of math problem. Can you please explain it to me.
Found 2 solutions by rapaljer, Maths68:
Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The key is to make sure the units in the problem are the same throughout the problem. Since you have 35 mph, you need to change the 12 minutes to 12/60 = 1/5 hour.

Now, use the famous formula D=RT, where R=35 mi/hr and T=1/5 hour.

D=RT
D=35*1/5 = 7 miles

Dr. Robert J. Rapalje, Retired
Seminole State College of Florida

Answer by Maths68(1474) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Speed=35miles/hour=35miles/60minutes
Time=12 minutes
Distance=?

Distance = Speed * time

Distance =(35/60)*12
Distance =(35/5)
Distance =7 miles