Question

Bob needs to drive 592 miles to get to a family reunion. He travels 187 miles the first day. If he averages 52 miles per hour the second day, how long will it take him to reach his destination?

Without calculating the answer, from the choices given, which is most reasonable?
A.
20 hours
B.
8 hours
C.
3.75 hours
D.
8 minutes

Answer 1

first step is to subtract 592 - 187, to find out how many miles he needs to drive the second day

Answer 2

i got 405.

Answer 3

ok, now divide 405/ 52

Answer 4

its 7.788461538

Answer 5

ok, so which is the answer

Answer 6

B. 8 Hours

Answer 7

correct

Answer 8

b. 8

Answer 9

i got 8