Asked by jk

The inverse variation equation shows the relationship for a cruise ship’s travel between the rate of travel, x, and the time to travel, y for a distance of 600 miles.

y = StartFraction 3 x 10 Superscript 8 Baseline Over x EndFraction

What is the rate of travel in miles per hour (mph) if the trip takes 24 hours?
2.5 mph
25 mph
144 mph
14,400 mph

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Rate = distance / time = 600 miles ÷ 24 hours = 25 mph.

Answer: 25 mph