Set 1: Ratios Rates Proportions (Advanced)

**Choice B is the best answer.** Distance = Rate times Time = 52 times 6 = 312 miles

Explanation

Answer: B

PROBLEM

A car travels at 52 miles per hour for 6 hours. How many miles does it travel?

156

312

✓ Correct

311

310

Detailed Explanation

Choice B is the best answer. Distance = Rate times Time = 52 times 6 = 312 miles

Why others are wrong:

A: 156 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.

C: 311 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.

D: 310 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.