Your family decides to take a long road trip for the summer. You will be riding in the

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car while it moves at a fairly constant rate for eight hours to reach your destination.
Record your answers to the questions about this road trip below. What do you think is a reasonable speed for the car to travel at for most of the trip?
Remember to include units of measurement in your answer.
Why did you pick this number?
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Answer 1

A reasonable speed for the car to travel at for most of the trip is about 60 miles per hour (mph).

I picked this number because it is a common speed limit on highways in many places. It is fast enough to cover a good distance but also safe for driving. At 60 mph, the car can travel a lot of miles in eight hours while still allowing time for breaks and making sure everyone is comfortable.