If a train travels 200 miles in 2.5 hours, what is the rate of speed?

2 Answers

Assuming uniform speed of the train travelling 200 miles in 2.5 hours the speed is

#=\frac{\text{distance traveled}}{\text{time}}#

#=\frac{200}{2.5}#

#=80\ \text{miles per hour}#

Jun 29, 2018

#80# miles per hour

Explanation:

Speed is given by the equation:

#s=d/t#

where:

  • #s# is the speed of the object

  • #d# is the total distance traveled

  • #t# is the time taken

So, we get:

#s=(200 \ "mi")/(2.5 \ "h")#

#=80 \ "mi/h"#