Question

Simon drove for `2 1/2` hours to get from his house to the beach. Simon averaged drove `55` miles per hour on the trip. What is the distance from Simon's house to the beach?

Answer 1

137.5 miles

Explanation:

`v=d/t`, where v=speed, d=distance, and t=time. The formula can be arranged to become `d=tv`.

`d=(2.5)(55)`
d=137.5 miles