Question

Don and Ana are driving to their vacation destination. Upon entering the freeway they began driving at a constant rate of 60 miles an hour. Don noticed that 3 hours into the trip they were 650 miles from the destination.
How far from their destination will they be 3.7 hours since entering the freeway?
How far from their destination were they 2.3 hours since entering the freeway?

Answer 1

Answer:

They will be 608 miles from their destination after 3.7 hours

They will be 692 miles from their destination after 2.3 hours

Step-by-step explanation:

First, find the amount of miles that it takes them in total to drive to their destination.

3 hours into the trip, they already drove 180 miles, since they drove at 60 mph.

Add this to 650 to find the total number of miles to the destination:

180 + 650 = 830

Now, find how far they will be 3.7 hours after:

3.7(60) = 222

830 - 222

= 608 miles

Find how far they were 2.3 hours after:

2.3(60) = 138

830 - 138

= 692 miles

They will be 608 miles from their destination after 3.7 hours

They will be 692 miles from their destination after 2.3 hours