Question

1. in cherokee county, the fine for speeding is $17 for each mile per hour the driver is traveling over the posted speed limit. in cherokee county. kirk was fined $221 for speeding on a road with a posted speed limit of 30 mph. kirk was fined for traveling at what speed, in miles per hour? f. 13 g. 17 h. 43 j. 47 k. 60

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the number of miles over the speed limit

The fine is $17 per mile over the speed limit. Kirk was fined $221. So the number of miles over the speed limit is \( \frac{221}{17} \).

$$ \frac{221}{17}=13 $$

Step2: Calculate Kirk's speed

The speed limit is 30 mph. Kirk was 13 mph over the speed limit. So Kirk's speed is \(30 + 13\).

$$ 30+13 = 43 $$

Answer:

H. 43