Question

A car traveled 281 miles in 4 hours 41 minutes. What was the average speed of the car in miles per hour? answer with steps

Answer 1

car traveled =281 miles
time=4 hours 41 minute
4 hours 41 minutes= 281 minutes
so 1 minutes = I miles
60 minutes = 60 miles

1 hours average speed = 60 miles

Answer 2

4 hours 41 minutes = 4 × 60 + 41 = 281 minutes Average speed S is given by distance/ time. S = 281 miles/281 minutes =1 mile/minute = 60 miles/hour