Question

select the correct answer. the speed of a ship is given by \boxed{} where d is the distance the ship travels in 3 hours. if the ship travels 48 miles in 3 hours, what is the speed of the ship? a. 12 miles per hour b. 16 miles per hour c. 45 miles per hour d. 51 miles per hour

Explanation:

Step1: Recall speed formula

Speed \( s=\frac{d}{t} \), here \( t = 3 \) hours, \( d=48 \) miles.

Step2: Substitute values

\( s=\frac{48}{3}=16 \) miles per hour.

Answer:

B. 16 miles per hour