Maria's family drove 140 miles to her grandparents' house and averaged 56 mi/h on the way there. On the return trip, they averaged 50 mi/ hr.

What was the total time Maria's family spent driving to and from her grandparents' house?

A.
2.5 h

B.
2.6 h

C.
5.2 h

D.
5.3 h

Question

Maria's family drove 140 miles to her grandparents' house and averaged 56 mi/h on the way there. On the return trip, they averaged 50 mi/ hr. 

What was the total time Maria's family spent driving to and from her grandparents' house?
 
 A.
2.5 h
 
 B.
2.6 h
 
 C.
5.2 h
 
 D.
5.3 h

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

Time = Distance/Speed
So:
Time to grandparents = 140/56
Time back home = 140/50
Total time = 140/56 + 140/50 = 5.3
So the answer is D.

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

np and thanks :>