A car travels 80 miles in 1 hour. What is its average speed?
The average speed is 80 mph.
How to work it out
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Write down what you know: distance d = 80 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: 80 mph.
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The same formula rearranged: distance = speed × time (80 × 1 = 80 miles) and time = distance ÷ speed (80 ÷ 80 = 1 hour).
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ v = \frac{d}{t} = \frac{80}{1} = 80\ \text{mph} \]
\[ v = \frac{d}{t} = \frac{80}{1} = 80 \]How far at 80 mph
| Time | Distance |
|---|---|
| 0.5 hours | 40 miles |
| 1 hour | 80 miles |
| 2 hours | 160 miles |
| 3 hours | 240 miles |
| 4 hours | 320 miles |
| 5 hours | 400 miles |
Questions
What is the speed if a car travels 80 miles in 1 hour?
The average speed is 80 mph.
How far does it go in 3 hours at that speed?
240 miles.