SOLUTION: A motorist left down at 9:45 AM and arrived at his destination at 1:05 PM.If he traveled at an average speed of 84 kph,find the total distance covered by the motorist.

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Question 1062643: A motorist left down at 9:45 AM and arrived at his destination at 1:05 PM.If he traveled at an average speed of 84 kph,find the total distance covered by the motorist.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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9:45 to 1:05 is +15+%2B+3%2A60+%2B+5+=+200+ min
In hours this is:
+200%2F60+=+10%2F3+ hrs
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[ distance in km ] = [ rate in km/hr ] x [ time in hrs ]
+d+=+84%2A%2810%2F3%29+
+d+=+280+
The motorist covered 280 km