A car travels 480 miles in 1 hour. What is its average speed?
The average speed is 480 mph.
How to work it out
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Write down what you know: distance d = 480 miles, time t = 1 hour. 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: 480 mph.
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The same formula rearranged: distance = speed × time (480 × 1 = 480 miles) and time = distance ÷ speed (480 ÷ 480 = 1 hour).
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ v = \frac{d}{t} = \frac{480}{1} = 480\ \text{mph} \]
\[ v = \frac{d}{t} = \frac{480}{1} = 480 \]How far at 480 mph
| Time | Distance |
|---|---|
| 0.5 hours | 240 miles |
| 1 hour | 480 miles |
| 2 hours | 960 miles |
| 3 hours | 1440 miles |
| 4 hours | 1920 miles |
| 5 hours | 2400 miles |
Questions
What is the speed if a car travels 480 miles in 1 hour?
The average speed is 480 mph.
How far does it go in 3 hours at that speed?
1440 miles.