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

2. Which of the following is not a question to ask to determine the reasonability of a solution?
A.
Do the units match what is given in the word problem?
B.
Does the answer match what the question is asking for in the problem?
C.
Does the numerical answer match up with the correct variable?
D.
Is the magnitude of the numeric portion of the answer within an expected range?

anonymous · Answer

you cannot calculate at all?