SSAT Math Question 185: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 185
4. A train left Albany for Buffalo, a distance of 290 miles, at 10:10 a.m. The train was scheduled to reach Buffalo at 3:45 p.m. If the average rate of the train on this trip was 50 mph, it arrived in Buffalo
- A. about 5 minutes early.
- B. on time.
- C. about 5 minutes late.
- D. about 13 minutes late.
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
The correct answer is (D). Use the formula D = R × T to find the time it actually took to get to Buffalo: time = distance ÷ rate. Travel time of trip was equal to 290 miles ÷ 50 mph.
Travel time = 5
hours, or 5 hours 48 minutes. Scheduled travel time was between 10:10 a.m and 3:45 p.m, an interval of 5 hours 35 minutes. Therefore, the train took about 13 minutes longer than scheduled.