A car travels at a constant speed of miles per hour. How many miles does it travel in hours?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 160
- Step 1: State the distance formula for constant speed: .
- Step 2: Substitute speed and time : .
Answer
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Why not the others: Dividing speed by time gives , incorrectly confusing the total travel distance with the speed or rate.
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