Set 2: Ratios Rates Proportions (Advanced)

**Choice C is the best answer.** Distance = Rate times Time = 55 times 5 = 275 miles

Explanation

Answer: C

PROBLEM

A car travels at 55 miles per hour for 5 hours. How many miles does it travel?

272

276

275

✓ Correct

137

Detailed Explanation

Choice C is the best answer. Distance = Rate times Time = 55 times 5 = 275 miles

Why others are wrong:

A: 272 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.

B: 276 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.

D: 137 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.