Question

In 2.5 hours a hurricane traveled 312.5 miles. If the average rate at which the hurricane is moving increases by 8%, how many miles will the hurricane travel in the next 1.5 hours? A. 223 B. 202.5 C. 135 D. 101.5

Answer 1

Answer:

C) 202.5

Step-by-step explanation:

Average Speed = Total Distance/Total Time

Average Speed = 312.5/2.5 = 125

Average Speed Increases by 8%

So, 125+ 125x8/100 = 135

Distance covered in 1.5 hours = 135x1.5 = 202.5

So the answer is option C