Question

Laura drives for 3 hours at 44 mph.

Clare drives 144 miles in 4 hours.

(a)

(b)

Who travels the greater distance?

Whose speed is the slower?

How far would Laura travel if she drove for 3 hours at the same speed

as Clare?

Answer 1

Answer: A) Clare  B) Clare  c) 108 miles

Explanation:

Step 1

For Laura

Time taken by Laura = 3hours

Speed = 44mphn

Distance covered = speed x time

=  44 X 3= 132 miles

For Clare

Distance covered =144 miles

time = 4 Hours

Speed = Distance / Time

144/ 4 =36 mph

Step 2

a) Who travels the greater distance= Clare travels at a greater distance of 144 miles.

b)Whose speed is the slower= Clare speed is slower with 36mph

c)How far would Laura travel if she drove for 3 hours at the same speed

as Clare?

if Laura's speed = Clare speed = 36mph

time = 3hours

Distance= Speed x time

= 36 mph x 3 hours

108miles