Multiple choice

Directions: Compare the two quantities in A and B. When Pat drives from his home to the nearest mountain resort, it takes 5 hours at an average speed of 50 miles per hour. When Fred drives from his home to his beach house, it takes 3.2 hours at an average speed of 60 miles per hour. Quantity A Quantity B Pats driving distance from his home to the nearest mountain resort. Freds driving distance from his home to his beach house.

  1. Quantity A is greater than quantity B.

  2. Quantity B is greater than quantity A.

  3. Both quantities are equal.

  4. The relationship between the quantities cannot be determined.
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Explanation

Quantity A: 5 hours * 50 mph = 250 miles. Quantity B: 3.2 hours * 60 mph = 192 miles. 250 > 192.

AI explanation

Using the formula distance equals speed multiplied by time, we calculate the distance for both drivers. Pat's distance is 50 miles per hour multiplied by 5 hours, which equals 250 miles. Fred's distance is 60 miles per hour multiplied by 3.2 hours, which equals 192 miles, making Pat's distance greater.

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