Question

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?
Responses

Answer 1

To find the total distance Patricia traveled during this time, we need to calculate the distance she traveled at each speed and then add them together.

First, we calculate the distance traveled at 65 miles per hour for 4.5 hours:

Distance = Speed * Time
Distance = 65 miles/hour * 4.5 hours
Distance = 292.5 miles

Next, we calculate the distance traveled at 60 miles per hour for 1.5 hours:

Distance = Speed * Time
Distance = 60 miles/hour * 1.5 hours
Distance = 90 miles

Finally, we add the two distances together to find the total distance traveled:

Total Distance = 292.5 miles + 90 miles
Total Distance = 382.5 miles

So, Patricia traveled a total distance of 382.5 miles during this time.