Question

Robert drove at an average speed of 60 miles per hour for 6 hours. Nancy drove for 7 hours at an average speed of 56 miles per hour. Which method shows a way to calculate the difference in the distances they drove? A.Step 1 Divide: 60 ÷ 6.Step 2 Divide: 56 ÷ 7. Step 3 Subtract the two quotients. B.Step 1 Divide: 60 ÷ 6. Step 2 Divide: 56 ÷ 7. Step 3 Add the two quotients. C.Step 1 Multiply: 60 × 6. Step 2 Multiply: 56 × 7. Step 3 Add the two products. D.Step 1 Multiply: 60 × 6. Step 2 Multiply: 56 × 7. Step 3 Subtract the two products.

Answer 1

A)1. 60/6=10
2. 56/7=8
3. 10-8=2

B)1.10
2.8
3.10+8=18

C)1. 360
2.392
3. 360+392=752

D)1. 360
2. 392
3. 360-392=-32