Charlie takes 2.5 hours to fly from Los Angeles to Mexico City, a distance of 1200 miles. What is the average speed of his plane in miles per hour?
(A) 200 mph
(B) 240 mph
(C) 410 mph
(D) 480 mph
(E) 533 mph
OA D
Source: Magoosh
Charlie takes 2.5 hours to fly from Los Angeles to Mexico Ci
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Average speed = (total distance traveled)/(total travel time)BTGmoderatorDC wrote:Charlie takes 2.5 hours to fly from Los Angeles to Mexico City, a distance of 1200 miles. What is the average speed of his plane in miles per hour?
(A) 200 mph
(B) 240 mph
(C) 410 mph
(D) 480 mph
(E) 533 mph
So, Average speed = 1200/2.5 = 2400/5 = 4800/10 = 480 mph
Answer: D
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We can use the formula:BTGmoderatorDC wrote:Charlie takes 2.5 hours to fly from Los Angeles to Mexico City, a distance of 1200 miles. What is the average speed of his plane in miles per hour?
(A) 200 mph
(B) 240 mph
(C) 410 mph
(D) 480 mph
(E) 533 mph
OA D
Source: Magoosh
average = (total distance)/(total time)
average = 1200/2.5 = 480 mph
Answer: D
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