Express the distance traveled as a function of the number of hours at the average speed. the morris family is traveling from providence to fredericksburg. given city traffic they will average 45 mph

Dist = 45 m/h * x h

Step-by-step explanation:

We know a speed is a measure of distance over time:  speed = dist / time

In this case, we are looking for a distance expressed in terms of time.

So, we only need to modify the formula a bit: dist = speed * time

We don't know the time (which will be a variable), but we know their speed.  So, the formula becomes:

Dist = 45 m/h * x h

Enter the number of hours in the formula and that will give you an approximation of the distance traveled within that time (approximation since our result will be rely on an average).

use an equation of ratios to determine the amount of gas needed to fill the tank.

    0.2             0.8

  =    

288.75             x

                                                              231 gal

so, 0.2x = (0.8)(288.75 gal), and x = = 1155 gal.

                                                                0.2

it would take 1155 gal. to fill the tank.

the cost would be

1155 gal         $3

* = $3465   (answer)

      1           1 gal

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to determine the unit cost your would divide the total cost by the number sold.

7 bagels for $4.41       $4.41/7 = $.63 each at fresh side

5 bagels for $3.60         $3.60/5 = $.72 each at value mart