A superhero can fly from New York to Los Angeles in 30 minutes. The distance from New York to Los Angeles is approximately 2,450 miles. How many miles per hour is the superhero flying?

Question

A.
81
2
3
B.
1,225
C.
4,900
D.
8,16
6
2
3

Answer 1

To determine the superhero's speed in miles per hour, we first need to calculate how many miles he travels in one hour.

1. Distance: The distance from New York to Los Angeles is 2,450 miles.
2. Time: The superhero flies from New York to Los Angeles in 30 minutes.

Since 30 minutes is half an hour, we can calculate his speed as follows:

\[ \text{Speed} = \frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}} = \frac{2450 \text{ miles}}{0.5 \text{ hours}} \]

Now, performing the calculation:

\[ \text{Speed} = 2450 \text{ miles} \times 2 = 4900 \text{ miles per hour} \]

So, the superhero is flying at a speed of 4,900 miles per hour.

The correct answer is C. 4,900.