Set 3: Ratios Rates Proportions (Advanced)

**Choice C is the best answer.** Distance = Rate times Time = 31 times 5 = 155 miles

Explanation

Answer: C

PROBLEM

A car travels at 31 miles per hour for 5 hours. How many miles does it travel?

310

155

✓ Correct

153

Detailed Explanation

Choice C is the best answer. Distance = Rate times Time = 31 times 5 = 155 miles

Why others are wrong:

A: 77 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.

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

D: 153 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.