You just drove 280 miles and it took you approximately 5 hours. How many miles per hour was your average speed?
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Detailed Explanation
Use the formula for distance, speed and time:
distance = speed × time
or
d=s × t
Solve for s:
Note: Since the wording in the question lists the time traveled as "approximately 5 hours", we use the word "about" in all of the answer choices. The question, however, asks for the "miles per hour," not the "approximate" miles per hour, so none of the other answers would be correct.
Note: Since the wording in the question lists the time traveled as "approximately 5 hours", we use the word "about" in all of the answer choices. The question, however, asks for the "miles per hour," not the "approximate" miles per hour, so none of the other answers would be correct.Take more free practice tests for other ASVAB topics with our ASVAB prep now!