Question

A freight train traveling at a rate of 22.5 miles per hour is 60 miles from its destination. How far the destination will the train be in 2.5 hours?

Answer 1

Givens

r = 22.5 mph

t = 2.5 hours

d = ?

Formula

d = r * t

Solution

d = 22.5 * 2.5

d =56.25

So in 2.5 hours he has gone 56.25 miles. The train's destination = 60 miles.

How much is left?

60 - 56.25 = 3.75 miles.

Answer: There is 3.75 miles left to go.

Answer 2

Since the rate is 22.5, just multiply by 2.5 and you get 56.25, subtract that and the answer is 3.75 miles from the destination