Bob & Son: Need Help Figuring Out College Trip Speed!

In summary, Bob and his son are driving to a college 150 miles away and have one hour to cover 60 miles. To reach their destination in 2.5 hours, they must average a speed of 90 miles in 1.5 hours for the remainder of their trip.
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I am a parent trying to help my son figure out this problem... Please HELP!

Bob is taking his son to look at colleges. The first college they plan to visit is 150 miles from their home. In the first hour they drive at a rate of 60mph. If they want to reach their destination in 2.5 hours, what speed must they average for the remainder of their trip?
 
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Hello, lpollard8985!

Both of you are stumped by this problem?

Bob is taking his son to look at college.
The first college they plan to visit is 150 miles from their home.
In the first hour they drive at a rate of 60 mph.
If they want to reach their destination in 2.5 hours,
what speed must they average for the remainder of their trip?

In the first hour, they drove 60 miles.

They must drive the remaining 90 miles in 1.5 hours.

What speed is necessary?

 

FAQ: Bob & Son: Need Help Figuring Out College Trip Speed!

What is Bob & Son: Need Help Figuring Out College Trip Speed!?

Bob & Son: Need Help Figuring Out College Trip Speed! is a hypothetical scenario often used in physics and mathematics classes to teach students about distance, time, and speed calculations.

What are the main components of this scenario?

The main components of this scenario include Bob and his son, a college trip, and the need for help in calculating the speed of the trip.

What information is needed to calculate the speed of the college trip?

In order to calculate the speed of the college trip, we need to know the distance traveled and the time it took to travel that distance. This can be represented using the formula speed = distance/time.

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This scenario can help us understand the concept of speed by showing us how to apply the speed formula in a real-life situation. It also allows us to see how changing the distance or time can affect the overall speed of the trip.

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