If given the distance 500 miles and the rate 137.9174 mph how do i find the time in hours?

Question

If given the distance 500 miles and the rate 137.9174 mph how do i find the time in hours?

Answer 1

It's simple just divide 500 mi. by 137.9174 mph and you get the time it will take in hours (3.6253583) !!!

Answer 2

The answer to this problem can be solved using a ratio.

137.9174 miles / 1 hour  =     500 miles / x

Now cross multiply:

137.9174 x miles = 500 miles hour

Divide by 137.9174 miles:

x =    500 miles hour / 137.9174 miles

      

Therefore:

x = 3.6254 hours

Hope this helps.