Question

Melissa drives from Central City to Marbury, a distance of 154 miles. If she leaves Central City at 8 A.M. and arrives in Marbury at 10:45 A.M., what is her average rate of speed?

Answer 1

@Mertsj

Answer 2

154 divided by 2 hrs and 45 minutes ?

Answer 3

\[\frac{154}{2.75}=\frac{56mi}{1hr}\]

Answer 4

I tried that but it doesn't work @texaschic101

Answer 5

oh I see...I was wondering what to do with the 2 hrs and 45 minutes....

Answer 6

2hr 45 min = 2 45/60 hr = 2 3/4 hr = 2.75 hrs

Answer 7

Thank you @texaschic101 and @Mertsj

Answer 8

I understand now...thx Mertsj

Answer 9

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