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

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

anonymous · Answer

@johnweldon1993

anonymous · Answer

Total distance to be travelled = 592 miles

DIstance already travelled in first day = 187 miles

So, distance left to be travelled in the second day = 592 - 187 = 405 miles

Average speed = 52 mph

Time = Distance/Speed = 405/52 = 7.788462 hours

anonymous · Answer

@whpalmer4

johnweldon1993 · Answer

I think @heather040200 had a good hold of this one :)

Good work!

anonymous · Answer

Lol. Hoeeekaayyyy

whpalmer4 · Answer

estimating, 597 miles - 187, call it 600-200 = 400.  average speed of 52, call it 50.  400 / 50 is 8.

anonymous · Answer

sooo is a b c or d ???

whpalmer4 · Answer

@valentina81 did you read any of the responses?  Particularly mine and Heather's?