Chapter 1, Problem 66A

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation : The miles that will be traveled by car are to be calculated.

Concept Introduction : The methods for solving numerical problems are arranged into a three-step approach to problem-solving. Analyzing, calculating, and evaluating are the steps in solving a numerical word problem.

Answer to Problem 66A

The miles that will be traveled by car is $300\text{miles}$ .

Explanation of Solution

The bicycle travels 4 miles while the car travels 30 miles.

If the bicycle travels 40 miles, then the car traveled miles to be calculated.

To calculate the car traveled distance at a constant speed, follow the calculation below:

  $\begin{array}{c}\text{Distance travelled by car }\left(\text{miles}\right)\text{=}\frac{30\cancel{\text{mile}}}{4\cancel{\text{mile}}}\times 40\text{mile}\\ =300\text{miles}\end{array}$

The miles that will be traveled by car is $300\text{miles}$ .