Solving Speed Problems

Question 1

How is solving for speed similar to solving for time?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They both involve writing a rate.

Question 2

to distancespeed✔ time.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ time

Question 3

Kenneth’s speed is ✔ 1 mile per 20 minutes20 miles per minute40 miles per 2 minutes.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ 1 mile per 20 minutes

Question 4

Question 4

Revolt · Accepted Answer

140; 3

Question 5

To solve, write his speed as a rate of ✔ distancespeedtime

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ distance; distance; .: time; .: 1 mile per 20 minutes

Question 6

Which statements are true about the data shown in the table? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Ruff ran faster than Fido.; Fido’s speed was 3 feet per second.; Ruff’s speed was 4 feet per second.

Question 7

Marvin can bike miles in 8 hours.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

104

Question 8

Approximately how many kilometers did the three people drive in all?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

681 kilometers

Question 9

A = 839✔ 140354

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ 140; 140; 3

Question 10

Mel drove 432 miles during his trip. He drove an average of 72 miles per hour. How long was his trip?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

6 hours

Solving Speed Problems Answers