A car travels 230 miles in 5 hours. What is its average speed?
The average speed is 46 mph.
How to work it out
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Write down what you know: distance d = 230 miles, time t = 5 hours. You are asked for the speed v.
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Use the formula speed = distance ÷ time:
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Answer with the unit: 46 mph.
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The same formula rearranged: distance = speed × time (46 × 5 = 230 miles) and time = distance ÷ speed (230 ÷ 46 = 5 hours).
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ v = \frac{d}{t} = \frac{230}{5} = 46\ \text{mph} \]
\[ v = \frac{d}{t} = \frac{230}{5} = 46 \]How far at 46 mph
| Time | Distance |
|---|---|
| 0.5 hours | 23 miles |
| 1 hour | 46 miles |
| 2 hours | 92 miles |
| 3 hours | 138 miles |
| 4 hours | 184 miles |
| 5 hours | 230 miles |
Questions
What is the speed if a car travels 230 miles in 5 hours?
The average speed is 46 mph.
How far does it go in 3 hours at that speed?
138 miles.