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Popular Word Problems >

how many miles can a motorist travel from 9:55AM to 10:15AM at the rate of 40 mph

Solution

h o w man y mi l es c an a m o t or i s t t r a v e l f ro m 9 : 55 A M t o 10 : 15 A M a t t h e r a t e o f 40 m p h

Solution

distance : 13 \frac{1}{3}

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x = 40 \cdot \frac{1}{3}

Solve for

x, x = 40 \cdot \frac{1}{3} : x = \frac{40}{3}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers

distance : 13 \frac{1}{3}

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