Question

Please tell me the correct answer to circle and why it is correct. ( Please tell me how its right step by step because I don't get it.) Thank you..........

Answer 1

distance=velocity*time  (velocity is the rate of change)

d=vt   rearrange to solve for v...

v=d/t in this case:

v=24/2.5=9.6mph

Answer 2

24 miles in 2.5 hours
Set up a proportion.
24/2.5 = x/1
2.5x = 24
Divide both sides by 2.5
x = 9.6 miles per hour
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