The first 200 miles of the trip was covered in 8 hours. If the speed is doubled, how many miles can be covered in the next 6 hours?

Question

The first 200 miles of the trip was covered in 8 hours. If the speed is doubled, how many miles can be covered in the next 6 hours?

Answer 1

Distance = rate x time If you use the details from the first part of the trip, you can solve for the rate.

200 = r(8) Divide both sides of the equation by 8

r = 25 mph

Then we will double it. r = 50 mph and use the same equation with the new values

Distance = rate x time

D = 50(6)

Distance = 300 miles