Sydney took a trip to a relative’s house for Thanksgiving. She drove 65 miles per hour for 1.5 hours and 55 miles per hour for 3.5 hours. What was the total distance in miles that she traveled during this time?

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Answer 1

To find the total distance Sydney traveled, we can calculate the distance for each part of her trip and then sum them up.

1. For the first part of her trip:

   • Speed = 65 miles per hour
   • Time = 1.5 hours

   Distance = Speed × Time
   Distance = 65 miles/hour × 1.5 hours
   Distance = 97.5 miles

2. For the second part of her trip:

   • Speed = 55 miles per hour
   • Time = 3.5 hours

   Distance = Speed × Time
   Distance = 55 miles/hour × 3.5 hours
   Distance = 192.5 miles

Now, we add the distances from both parts of the trip to find the total distance traveled:

Total Distance = 97.5 miles + 192.5 miles
Total Distance = 290 miles

Thus, the total distance that Sydney traveled is:

290 miles