Question

A car travels West at 35 mph for a time period of 2.5 hours and then travels West at 55 mph for an additional time of 4.0 hours. How far will this car be from its starting point at the end of the journey?
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Answer 1

The total distance travelled is 307.5 miles.

What is the distance covered?

We know that the distance covered can be obtained from the formula from speed since the motion all took place in the same direction.

Speed = distance/time

distance = speed * time

In the first case;

Distance =  35 mph  *  2.5 hours = 87.5 miles

In the second case;

Distance =  55 mph * 4.0 hours = 220 miles

Total distance = 87.5 miles + 220 miles = 307.5 miles

Hence the total distance travelled is 307.5 miles.

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