<PRE><B>Question 632280</B>
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</PRE>