Question

Martin traveled at an average rate of 40 miles per hour for the first half of his trip. For the second half of his trip, he traveled at a rate of 60 miles per hour. How far did he travel in the 4-hour trip?

Answer 1

Answer:

Total distance traveled = 200 miles

Step-by-step explanation:

Total time taken for the trip = 4 hours

∴ The trip can be divided into two halves of 2 hours each.

1st half:

speed = 40 miles per hour

distance = speed × time

when time = 2 hours

distance = 40 × 2 = 80 miles

2nd half:

distance = speed × time

speed = 60 miles per hour

time = 2 hours

∴ distance = 60 × 2 = 120 miles

Combined distance traveled = 80 + 120 = 200 miles