SOLUTION: Here is my question. Hope you can help! The zoo is 156 miles from the school. If the bus travels an average of 55mph, about how long will it take to get to the zoo? Thank you

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Question 489183: Here is my question. Hope you can help!
The zoo is 156 miles from the school. If the bus travels an average of 55mph, about how long will it take to get to the zoo?
Thank you in advance
Found 2 solutions by Edwin McCravy, rfer:
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20054) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
time+=+distance%2Frate+=+expr%28156%2F55%29hours+=+expr%282%2646%2F55%29hours

2 hours, 50 minutes, and 10%2610%2F11 seconds.

Edwin

Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
t=D/r
t=156/55
t=2.83 hrs=2 hrs 50 min