Patricia traveled an average speed of 65 miles per hour for 4.5 hours and then traveled at an average speed of 60 miles per hour for 1.5 hours. What was the total distance in miles that Patricia traveled during this time?

Question

Responses
A 415415
B 380380
C 382.5382.5
D 412.5

Answer 1

To find the total distance traveled, we can first find the distance traveled during each segment of the trip and then add them together.

For the first segment, traveling at an average speed of 65 miles per hour for 4.5 hours, the distance traveled is 65 miles per hour multiplied by 4.5 hours, which equals 292.5 miles.

For the second segment, traveling at an average speed of 60 miles per hour for 1.5 hours, the distance traveled is 60 miles per hour multiplied by 1.5 hours, which equals 90 miles.

Adding the distances from both segments, 292.5 miles + 90 miles equals 382.5 miles.

Therefore, the total distance that Patricia traveled during this time is 382.5 miles.

The correct answer is (C) 382.5 miles.