Jason is traveling at an average rate of
55 miles per hour. He began driving at
10:30 a.m. and will travel a total distance
of 248 miles. Jason does not make any
stops.
At what time should Jason arrive at his
destination?

Question

Jason is traveling at an average rate of
55 miles per hour. He began driving at
10:30 a.m. and will travel a total distance
of 248 miles. Jason does not make any
stops.
At what time should Jason arrive at his
destination?

anonymous · Answer

Speed = Distance/Time, which we all know.

Rearrange that to get Time = Distance/Speed.

This will get you total time traveled.  Time arrived = Time left + time traveled