Question

question 12

john is driving at a constant speed of 40 miles per hour.

to determine how long it will take him to travel 50 miles, solve for \\(x\\):

\\40x = 50\\

• 1.25 hours
• 1.75 hours
• 1.5 hours
• 1.05 hours

Explanation:

Set up the equation

$$40x = 50$$

Solve for x

$$x = \frac{50}{40} = 1.25$$

Answer:

• (A) 1.25 hours (Correct answer)
• (B) 1.75 hours
• (C) 1.5 hours
• (D) 1.05 hours