A car travels 270 miles in 3 hours. What is its average speed?
The average speed is 90 mph.
How to work it out
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Write down what you know: distance d = 270 miles, time t = 3 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: 90 mph.
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The same formula rearranged: distance = speed × time (90 × 3 = 270 miles) and time = distance ÷ speed (270 ÷ 90 = 3 hours).
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ v = \frac{d}{t} = \frac{270}{3} = 90\ \text{mph} \]
\[ v = \frac{d}{t} = \frac{270}{3} = 90 \]How far at 90 mph
| Time | Distance |
|---|---|
| 0.5 hours | 45 miles |
| 1 hour | 90 miles |
| 2 hours | 180 miles |
| 3 hours | 270 miles |
| 4 hours | 360 miles |
| 5 hours | 450 miles |
Questions
What is the speed if a car travels 270 miles in 3 hours?
The average speed is 90 mph.
How far does it go in 3 hours at that speed?
270 miles.