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Answer: CSet 2: Ratios Rates Proportions (Advanced)
Explanation
PROBLEM
A car travels 70 miles at 35 miles per hour. How many hours does it take?
A car travels 70 miles at 35 miles per hour. How many hours does it take?
A.
5
B.
1
C.✓ Correct
2
D.
4
Detailed Explanation
Choice C is the best answer. Time = Distance / Rate = 70 / 35 = 2 hours
Why others are wrong:
A: 5 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 1 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 4 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.