It takes Carl 45 minutes to drive to work using two roads. She drives 32 mph on a small road for 1/2 hour. Then she drives 56 mph on a small road for 1/4 hour. How far does she travel for work?

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Answer:

The Total distance she travel fro work is 30 miles  .

Step-by-step explanation:

Given as :

the total time taken to cover distance = 45 minutes

Let The total distance cover = D miles

The distance cover at the speed of 32 mph = [tex]D_1[/tex] miles

The time taken to cover [tex]D_1[/tex] miles distance = [tex]\frac{1}{2}[/tex] hour

Distance = Speed × Time

∴  [tex]D_1[/tex] = 32 mph  ×  [tex]\frac{1}{2}[/tex] h

or, [tex]D_1[/tex] = 16 miles

Again ,

The distance cover at the speed of 56 mph = [tex]D_2[/tex] miles

The time taken to cover [tex]D_2[/tex] miles distance =  [tex]\frac{1}{4}[/tex] hour

∴  [tex]D_2[/tex] = 56 mph  ×  [tex]\frac{1}{4}[/tex] h

or, [tex]D_2[/tex] = 14 miles

So , The total distance she travel for work =  [tex]D_1[/tex]  +  [tex]D_2[/tex]

Or, The total distance she travel for work = 16 miles + 14 miles = 30 miles

Hence The Total distance she travel fro work is 30 miles  . Answer