Multiple choice

A bus covers 156 miles in 3 hours. At this speed, how long will it take to cover a distance of 234 miles?

  1. 3.5 hours

  2. 4.0 hours

  3. 4.5 hours

  4. 5.6 hours
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Speed = 156 miles / 3 hours = 52 mph. Time = Distance / Speed = 234 / 52 = 4.5 hours.

AI explanation

First, find the speed of the bus using the formula speed equals distance divided by time. Dividing 156 miles by 3 hours gives a speed of 52 miles per hour; to find the new time, divide the target distance of 234 miles by this speed. The calculation 234 divided by 52 yields 4.5, so the bus takes 4.5 hours.

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