Question

the formula r = d/t gives the rate r for a distance d traveled in an amount of time t. A trip of 120 miles takes 2.5 hours.

What was the rate for this trip?

Please help! hate word problems!!

Answer 1

The distance is d = 120 (given) and the time is t = 2.5 (also given)

So plug those values into r = d/t to get your answer

Answer 2

122.5?

Answer 3

no

Answer 4

r = d/t

r = 120/2.5

r = ???

Answer 5

you added the two values by mistake

Answer 6

when you should have divided them

Answer 7

Ohhh!!

Answer 8

yes, / is a fraction or division symbol (much like the \(\Large \div\) symbol)

Answer 9

So its, 48?

Answer 10

yep

Answer 11

Alright! Thanks!

Answer 12

so 48 mph, yw