John left home and drove at the rate of $45$ mph for 2 hours. He stopped for lunch then drove for another 3 hours at the rate of $55$ mph to reach his destination. How many miles did John drive?

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The total distance D travelled by John is given by
D = $45 \times 2 + 55 \times 3$
D = $90 + 165$
D = 255 miles.
The total distance travelled by John to reach his destination is 255 miles.
Ans : 255 miles.

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John left home and drove at the rate of 45mph for 2 hours. He stopped for lunch then drove for another 3 hours at the rate of 55mph to reach his destination. How many miles did John drive?

The total distance D travelled by John is given byD = 45×2+55×3D = 90+165D = 255 miles.The total distance travelled by John to reach his destination is 255 miles.Ans : 255 miles.

John left home and drove at the rate of $45$ mph for 2 hours. He stopped for lunch then drove for another 3 hours at the rate of $55$ mph to reach his destination. How many miles did John drive?

The total distance D travelled by John is given by
D = $45 \times 2 + 55 \times 3$
D = $90 + 165$
D = 255 miles.
The total distance travelled by John to reach his destination is 255 miles.
Ans : 255 miles.