Kate covered 120 miles in 4 hours by car. At what rate (miles/hour) was she driving the car?
A
35
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B
40
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C
48
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D
30
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Solution
The correct option is D30 Given,
Distance covered =120 miles
time taken =4 hours ⇒Driving rate=Distance coveredTime taken
So, the rate at which Kate was driving =1204 =30 miles/hour