I jumped on a train ride that lasted 4.5 hours and we traveled 360 miles. Calculate the velocity in miles/hour.

Question

I jumped on a train ride that lasted 4.5 hours and we traveled 360 miles. Calculate the velocity in miles/hour.

Answer 1

This would be the average velocity. Take 360 and divide by 4.5

 

 

 

 

Answer 2

We can make use of the relation distance = rate x time.

 

The rate corresponds to the velocity. Therefore, if distance = rate x time, then:

 

rate = distance/time

 

You should now be able to find the velocity