To find out how far the Acela Express traveled in 8 hours, we can use the concept of proportionality.
If in 5 hours the train traveled 775 miles, then in 1 hour it would travel 775 miles/5 hours = 155 miles/hour.
Since we want to find out how far it traveled in 8 hours, we can multiply the speed of the train (155 miles/hour) by the number of hours (8 hours).
Distance traveled = Speed x Time
Distance traveled = 155 miles/hour x 8 hours
Distance traveled = 1240 miles
Therefore, the Acela Express traveled 1240 miles in 8 hours.
In 5 hours the Acela Express, the fastest train in North America, traveled 775 miles. How far did it travel in 8 hours?(1 point)
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484.375 miles
484.375 miles
19.375 miles
19.375 miles
31,000 miles
31,000 miles
1,240 miles
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