Question

7. During a person's commute to school, she spends 10 minutes driving 30 miles per hour (mph) and 5 minutes stopped at red lights. (a) (1 pt.) Find the distance of her commute.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Total distance = 5 miles

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

Total time for drive = 10 min = 10 / 60 = 1/6 hour

Time for stop = 5 min

Speed = 30 miles pr hour

Find:

Total distance

Computation:

Total distance = Speed × time

Total distance = 30 × (1/6)

Total distance = 5 miles