Question

Train A traveled 173 miles in five hours. For Train B, y = 31.35x represents its rate of speed over the same five hours. Which train traveled at a faster rate and by what factor? (round to nearest tenth)
A) Train B by a factor of 3.2

B) Train A by a factor of 3.2

C) Train B by a factor of 1.1

D) Train A by a factor of 1.1

Answer 1

@baru

Answer 2

substitute x = 5 to get the distance traveled by the second train in 5 hours

Answer 3

Next step plz :)

Answer 4

you want to find the ratio of A and B
so divide distance traveled by A by distance traveled by B

Answer 5

Next step plz :)

Answer 6

@baru

Answer 7

thats it :)

Answer 8

So the answer would be

Answer 9

@baru

Answer 10

well iv'e given you all the steps...
why dont you give it a try? :)

Answer 11

Hey can u give answer for i can figure it out im kinda confused

Answer 12

@baru

Answer 13

So is it A or B

Answer 14

how about you type in the steps you tried and i can point out if you've made any mistakes

Answer 15

Ok

Answer 16

substitute x = 5 to get the distance traveled by the second train in 5 hours

Answer 17

you want to find the ratio of A and B
so divide distance traveled by A by distance traveled by B

Answer 18

Is A or B right ? @baru

Answer 19

Or B or D

Answer 20

@baru