Question 1204673

Mrs. Covil drove 120 miles in 2.5 hours. At that rate, how far could she travel in 5 hours?

Rate being same, in 5 hours Mrs. Covil will travel 120*2 = 240 miles  
The time is doubled

Solve by finding rate
speed = Distance / time = 120/2.5 = 48 mph

Distance = rate * time

= 48 * 5= 240 miles