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If a car travels at an average speed of 55 miles per hour for the first 2 hours and 65 miles per hour for the next 3 hours, what is the total distance traveled?
If a car travels at an average speed of 55 miles per hour for the first 2 hours and 65 miles per hour for the next 3 hours, what is the total distance traveled?
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To find total distance when speed changes, calculate the distance for each time segment and then add them up.
Updated On: Oct 4, 2025
- 250 miles
- 275 miles
- 300 miles
- 305 miles
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The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
Calculate the distance for each segment:
\[
55 \times 2 = 110 \text{ miles}
\]
and
\[
65 \times 3 = 195 \text{ miles}.
\]
Total distance traveled:
\[
110 + 195 = 305 \text{ miles}.
\]
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