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Answer: DSet 1: Ratios Rates Proportions (Intermediate)
Explanation
PROBLEM
A car travels 116 miles at 58 miles per hour. How many hours does it take?
A car travels 116 miles at 58 miles per hour. How many hours does it take?
A.
4
B.
5
C.
1
D.✓ Correct
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Detailed Explanation
Choice D is the best answer. Time = Distance / Rate = 116 / 58 = 2 hours
Why others are wrong:
A: 4 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 5 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 1 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.