Multiple choice

A car covers 153 miles in 6 hours. At this speed, how much distance will it cover in 4.5 hours?

  1. 128.15 miles

  2. 124.75 miles

  3. 114.75 miles

  4. 110.50 miles
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Speed = 153 / 6 = 25.5 mph. Distance in 4.5 hours = 25.5 * 4.5 = 114.75 miles.

AI explanation

First, find the speed of the car using the formula speed equals distance divided by time. Dividing 153 miles by 6 hours gives a speed of 25.5 miles per hour; multiply this speed by the new time of 4.5 hours to find the distance. The product of 25.5 and 4.5 is 114.75 miles.

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