Question

13 multiple choice 5 points the table shows the relationship between the number of hours and the total distance a truck travels. hours total distance traveled (miles) 1 55 2 110 3 165 4 220 5? if the truck travels at a constant rate, how many miles will the truck travel in 5 hours? 255 285 265 275 clear my selection

Explanation:

Step1: Find the constant rate

To find the rate, we can use the formula \( \text{rate} = \frac{\text{distance}}{\text{time}} \). For the first hour, \( \text{rate} = \frac{55}{1} = 55 \) miles per hour. We can check with other hours: \( \frac{110}{2} = 55 \), \( \frac{165}{3} = 55 \), \( \frac{220}{4} = 55 \). So the rate is 55 miles per hour.

Step2: Calculate distance for 5 hours

Using the formula \( \text{distance} = \text{rate} \times \text{time} \), with rate = 55 and time = 5, we get \( \text{distance} = 55 \times 5 = 275 \).

Answer:

275 (corresponding to the option: 275)