Question

In 5 hours the Acela Express the fastest train in North America travels 775 mi how far did it travel in 8 hours

Answer 1

To determine how far the Acela Express travels in 8 hours, we first need to calculate its speed based on the information provided.

The train travels 775 miles in 5 hours. We can find the speed using the formula:

\[
\text{Speed} = \frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}} = \frac{775 \text{ miles}}{5 \text{ hours}} = 155 \text{ miles per hour}
\]

Now that we know the speed of the Acela Express is 155 miles per hour, we can find out how far it travels in 8 hours:

\[
\text{Distance in 8 hours} = \text{Speed} \times \text{Time} = 155 \text{ miles per hour} \times 8 \text{ hours} = 1240 \text{ miles}
\]

Thus, the Acela Express would travel **1240 miles** in 8 hours.