Question

Carter and his family are driving from Atlanta to Raleigh. They drive for 2 hours and 45 minutes at an average speed of 60 miles per hour. How far did Carter and his family travel in that time?

Answer 1

They traveled approximately 165 miles.The speed is not constant so it is not the exact number.

Answer 2

Answer: The distance they traveled is 165 miles.

Step-by-step explanation:

Since, Distance = Speed × time,

here, the speed = 60 miles per hour,

time = 2 hours 45 minutes

= $2\frac{45}{60}$

= $2\frac{3}{4}$

= $\frac{11}{4}$

Thus, the distance they traveled,

$D = 60 \times \frac{11}{4}$

$=\frac{660}{4}=165$ miles,

Hence, they traveled 165 miles.