11. Peter drove 300 miles in 5 hours. Jane drove 400 miles in 8 hours. Who drove at a higher speed? * A. Jane B. Peter

Question

Mathematics

Victor Lam

29 August, 11:15

11. Peter drove 300 miles in 5 hours. Jane drove 400 miles in 8 hours. Who drove at a higher speed? * A. Jane B. Peter

+2

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Melvin Hull · Answer 1

Speed = (distance covered) / (time to cover the distance)

Peter's speed = (300 miles) / (5 hours) = 60 miles per hour

Jane's speed = (400 miles) / (8 hours) = 50 miles per hour.

60 is greater than 50.

Peter's speed was greater than Jane's speed. (B)