Time, Rate, and Distance

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A Navy coastal patrol boat is assigned a 360360-nautical-mile mission. It navigates the first 120120 nautical miles through restricted waters at an average speed of 3030 knots. It then travels the remaining 240240 nautical miles through open ocean at an average speed of 4040 knots. Determine the boat's overall average speed for the entire mission.

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The boat's overall average speed for the entire mission is knots.
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The overall average speed is 36 knots.
The correct overall average speed is determined by calculating the total distance covered (360360 nautical miles) divided by the total time taken (1010 hours). First, find the time for each leg: 120120 nautical miles at 3030 knots takes 44 hours, and 240240 nautical miles at 4040 knots takes 66 hours. The total time is 1010 hours. Therefore, the average speed is 360÷10=36360 \div 10 = 36 knots.

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1
Calculate the time spent navigating the first segment.
44 hours
Time is equal to distance divided by speed (120÷30=4120 \div 30 = 4).
2
Calculate the time spent traveling the second segment.
66 hours
Time is equal to distance divided by speed (240÷40=6240 \div 40 = 6).
3
Calculate the total time for the entire mission.
1010 hours
Adding the time from both segments gives the total mission time (4+6=104 + 6 = 10).
4
Calculate the overall average speed.
3636 knots
Overall average speed is the total distance divided by the total time (360÷10=36360 \div 10 = 36).

Anahtar Kavram

To find overall average speed for a trip with multiple segments, divide the total distance by the total time, rather than averaging the individual speeds.
Soru 62Soru →

A logistics company dispatches a delivery van traveling on a straight highway at a constant speed of 4040 mph. Exactly 9090 minutes later, a courier is dispatched from the same location to intercept the van, traveling on the same highway at a constant speed of 6060 mph. How many hours will it take the courier to catch up to the delivery van after departing?

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Cevap: 33

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It will take 33 hours for the courier to catch up to the delivery van.
First, the van's head start of 90 minutes must be converted to 1.5 hours. Traveling at 40 mph for 1.5 hours puts the van 60 miles ahead of the starting point. Next, because the vehicles travel in the same direction, their relative speed is the difference between their individual speeds: 60 mph - 40 mph = 20 mph. This means the courier gains 20 miles on the van every hour. Finally, divide the 60-mile gap by the 20 mph relative speed to find the time: 60 / 20 = 3 hours.

Adım Adım Çözüm

1
Convert the van's head start time from minutes to hours.
90 minutes=1.5 hours90 \text{ minutes} = 1.5 \text{ hours}
Speed is given in miles per hour (mph), so all time units must be in hours to maintain consistency.
2
Calculate the initial distance gap created by the van's head start.
40 mph×1.5 hours=60 miles40 \text{ mph} \times 1.5 \text{ hours} = 60 \text{ miles}
Distance equals rate multiplied by time. This is the gap the courier must close.
3
Determine the relative speed of the courier closing the gap.
60 mph−40 mph=20 mph60 \text{ mph} - 40 \text{ mph} = 20 \text{ mph}
Because both vehicles are moving in the same direction, subtract the van's speed from the courier's speed to find how fast the distance between them is shrinking.
4
Calculate the time required for the courier to close the initial gap.
60 miles/20 mph=3 hours60 \text{ miles} / 20 \text{ mph} = 3 \text{ hours}
Time equals distance divided by rate. Dividing the initial gap by the relative speed gives the catch-up time.

Anahtar Kavram

Relative motion in the same direction requires subtracting the speed of the slower object from the faster object to find the relative rate of closure.
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Soru 63Soru →

A passenger train leaves West Station heading east toward East Station, which is 270270 miles away, traveling at a constant speed of 6060 mph. Exactly 11 hour later, a freight train leaves East Station heading west toward West Station on a parallel track at a constant speed of 4545 mph. How many hours after the passenger train's departure will the two trains pass each other?

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Cevap: 3

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3 hours
The passenger train travels 60 miles in its first hour, leaving 210 miles between the trains. Traveling toward each other, their combined relative speed is 105 mph. It takes them 2 hours to cover the 210 miles together. Adding the initial 1 hour, the total time since the passenger train departed is 3 hours.

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1
Calculate the distance covered by the passenger train during its 1-hour head start.
60 mph×1 hour=60 miles60 \text{ mph} \times 1 \text{ hour} = 60 \text{ miles}
This establishes how much distance is covered before the second train begins moving.
2
Find the remaining distance between the two trains.
270 miles−60 miles=210 miles270 \text{ miles} - 60 \text{ miles} = 210 \text{ miles}
This is the remaining gap the two trains must close together once both are moving.
3
Calculate the combined (relative) speed of the two trains.
60 mph+45 mph=105 mph60 \text{ mph} + 45 \text{ mph} = 105 \text{ mph}
Because they are traveling toward each other from opposite directions, their speeds add up to close the distance.
4
Determine the time it takes to close the remaining 210 miles.
210 miles÷105 mph=2 hours210 \text{ miles} \div 105 \text{ mph} = 2 \text{ hours}
Using the formula Time = Distance / Rate.
5
Calculate the total time since the passenger train's departure.
1 hour+2 hours=3 hours1 \text{ hour} + 2 \text{ hours} = 3 \text{ hours}
The question specifically asks for the time after the passenger train's departure, which includes its initial 1-hour head start.

Anahtar Kavram

Relative motion and converging objects with staggered start times
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A military transport convoy departs from a base and travels on a straight route at a constant speed of 3030 mph. Exactly 1515 minutes later, a tactical vehicle is dispatched along the same route to deliver updated orders, traveling at a constant speed of 4545 mph. How many minutes will it take for the tactical vehicle to catch up to the convoy from the time the tactical vehicle departs?

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Cevap: 30

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30
The correct answer accurately calculates the 7.57.5-mile head start distance (30 mph×0.25 hours30 \text{ mph} \times 0.25 \text{ hours}) and divides it by the 1515 mph relative speed (45 mph−30 mph45 \text{ mph} - 30 \text{ mph}) to find a catch-up time of 0.50.5 hours, which equals 3030 minutes.

Adım Adım Çözüm

1
Convert the convoy's head start time from minutes to hours.
15 minutes=0.25 hours15 \text{ minutes} = 0.25 \text{ hours}.
Vehicle speeds are given in miles per hour (mph), so the time must be converted to hours for unit consistency.
2
Calculate the distance the convoy traveled during its head start.
30 mph×0.25 hours=7.5 miles30 \text{ mph} \times 0.25 \text{ hours} = 7.5 \text{ miles}.
This establishes the initial distance gap that the tactical vehicle needs to close.
3
Determine the relative catch-up speed of the tactical vehicle.
45 mph−30 mph=15 mph45 \text{ mph} - 30 \text{ mph} = 15 \text{ mph}.
Because the vehicles are traveling in the same direction, you subtract the slower speed from the faster speed to find the rate at which the gap is closing.
4
Calculate the time required to close the gap in hours.
7.5 miles÷15 mph=0.5 hours7.5 \text{ miles} \div 15 \text{ mph} = 0.5 \text{ hours}.
Time equals distance divided by rate (t=drt = \frac{d}{r}).
5
Convert the catch-up time back to minutes.
0.5 hours×60 minutes/hour=30 minutes0.5 \text{ hours} \times 60 \text{ minutes/hour} = 30 \text{ minutes}.
The question specifically asks for the time in minutes.

Anahtar Kavram

Catch-up scenarios require calculating the initial distance gap and dividing it by the relative speed (the difference in speeds) between the two moving objects.
Soru 65Soru →

A scout rover leaves a forward operating base and travels along a straight path at a constant speed of 4040 mph. Exactly 3030 minutes later, a heavily armored command vehicle leaves the same base along the same path at a constant speed of 5555 mph to overtake the rover. How many minutes will the command vehicle need to drive before it catches up to the scout rover?

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Cevap: 80; 80 minutes; 80 mins; eighty

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80
The scout rover establishes a 20-mile lead during its 30-minute (0.5 hour) head start. The command vehicle closes this 20-mile gap at a relative speed of 15 mph (55 mph - 40 mph). It takes 4/3 hours to close the gap, which converts to exactly 80 minutes.

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1
Convert the rover's head start time from minutes to hours.
3030 minutes is equal to 0.50.5 hours.
Speed is given in miles per hour (mph), so time must be in hours to accurately calculate the distance.
2
Calculate the head start distance of the scout rover.
40 mph×0.5 hours=20 miles40 \text{ mph} \times 0.5 \text{ hours} = 20 \text{ miles}.
This establishes the initial gap that the command vehicle must close.
3
Calculate the relative catch-up speed.
55 mph−40 mph=15 mph55 \text{ mph} - 40 \text{ mph} = 15 \text{ mph}.
Since both vehicles are traveling in the same direction, subtract the slower speed from the faster speed to find how fast the gap is closing.
4
Calculate the time required to catch up in hours.
20 miles÷15 mph=43 hours20 \text{ miles} \div 15 \text{ mph} = \frac{4}{3} \text{ hours}.
Time equals distance divided by rate.
5
Convert the catch-up time back to minutes.
43×60=80 minutes\frac{4}{3} \times 60 = 80 \text{ minutes}.
The question specifically asks for the driving time in minutes.

Anahtar Kavram

Relative Motion and Catch-Up Scenarios
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Two rescue helicopters, operating in the same coastal region, are 360360 miles apart. They take off at the same time and fly directly toward each other. Helicopter A flies at a constant speed of 110110 mph, and Helicopter B flies at a constant speed of 130130 mph. How many minutes will it take for the two helicopters to meet?

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Cevap: 90

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It will take 90 minutes for the two helicopters to meet.
The correct answer is 90. When two objects travel directly toward each other, their relative rate is the sum of their individual speeds. The combined speed is 110+130=240110 + 130 = 240 mph. The time to meet is the total distance divided by the relative speed: 360/240=1.5360 / 240 = 1.5 hours. Finally, to convert hours to minutes, multiply by 60: 1.5×60=901.5 \times 60 = 90 minutes.

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1
Calculate the combined relative speed of the two helicopters.
110+130=240110 + 130 = 240 mph
When two objects are moving directly toward each other, their relative speed is the sum of their individual speeds.
2
Calculate the time in hours it takes for them to meet.
360/240=1.5360 / 240 = 1.5 hours
Time is equal to the total distance divided by the relative speed.
3
Convert the time from hours to minutes.
1.5×60=901.5 \times 60 = 90 minutes
The question specifically asks for the time in minutes.

Anahtar Kavram

Relative Motion and Time Conversion
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During a naval training exercise, a submarine travels submerged in a straight line at a constant speed of 1515 knots. Exactly 22 hours later, a destroyer departs from the same location and pursues the submarine along the exact same path at a constant speed of 2525 knots. How many hours will it take for the destroyer to overtake the submarine from the time the destroyer begins moving?

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Cevap: 3

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It will take 3 hours for the destroyer to catch up to the submarine.
To solve a catch-up scenario, first determine the initial distance between the two objects. The submarine travels at 1515 knots for 22 hours, creating a 3030 nautical mile gap. Next, find the relative speed by subtracting the slower speed from the faster speed (25−15=1025 - 15 = 10 knots) because they are moving in the same direction. Finally, divide the initial gap by the relative speed (30÷10=330 \div 10 = 3) to find the time it takes the destroyer to close the gap.

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1
Calculate the head-start distance of the submarine.
3030 nautical miles
The submarine travels at 1515 knots for 22 hours before the destroyer starts.
2
Calculate the relative catch-up speed.
1010 knots
The destroyer travels in the same direction, so the relative speed is the difference between their speeds (25−1525 - 15).
3
Calculate the time required to close the distance gap.
33 hours
Time equals distance divided by relative rate. Dividing the 3030 nautical mile gap by the relative speed of 1010 knots gives 33 hours.

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Relative Motion and Catch-Up Scenarios
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A passenger train is traveling at a constant speed of 132 feet per second132 \text{ feet per second}. Given that 1 mile=5,280 feet1 \text{ mile} = 5,280 \text{ feet}, how many miles will the train travel in 15 minutes15 \text{ minutes}?

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Cevap: 22.5

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22.5
To find the distance, the units for time and distance must be aligned. Because the train's speed is 132 feet per second132 \text{ feet per second}, first convert the 15 minutes15 \text{ minutes} of travel time into seconds: 15×60=900 seconds15 \times 60 = 900 \text{ seconds}. Next, calculate the total distance in feet by multiplying the speed by the time: 132×900=118,800 feet132 \times 900 = 118,800 \text{ feet}. Finally, divide this total by 5,2805,280 to convert feet into miles, yielding 22.5 miles22.5 \text{ miles}.

Adım Adım Çözüm

1
Convert the travel time from minutes to seconds.
15 minutes×60 seconds/minute=900 seconds15 \text{ minutes} \times 60 \text{ seconds/minute} = 900 \text{ seconds}
The speed is given in feet per second, so the time must be in seconds to calculate the distance.
2
Calculate the total distance traveled in feet.
132 feet/second×900 seconds=118,800 feet132 \text{ feet/second} \times 900 \text{ seconds} = 118,800 \text{ feet}
Distance is the product of rate and time.
3
Convert the total distance from feet to miles.
118,800 feet÷5,280 feet/mile=22.5 miles118,800 \text{ feet} \div 5,280 \text{ feet/mile} = 22.5 \text{ miles}
The question asks for the final distance in miles.

Anahtar Kavram

Converting between different units of time and distance to calculate total distance traveled.
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During a surveillance operation, a drone flies steadily at a rate of 90 miles per hour90 \text{ miles per hour}. Given that 1 mile=5,280 feet1 \text{ mile} = 5,280 \text{ feet}, how many feet does the drone cover every second?

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Cevap: 132; 132 feet; 132 ft; 132 feet per second; 132 ft/s; 132 fps; 132 ft/sec

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132
The drone's speed is 90 miles per hour90 \text{ miles per hour}. First, convert the distance from miles to feet: 90 miles×5,280 feet/mile=475,200 feet90 \text{ miles} \times 5,280 \text{ feet/mile} = 475,200 \text{ feet}. This is the distance traveled in one hour. Because there are 60 minutes60 \text{ minutes} in an hour and 60 seconds60 \text{ seconds} in a minute, one hour equals 3,600 seconds3,600 \text{ seconds}. To find the distance traveled in one second, divide the total feet by the total seconds: 475,200÷3,600=132 feet475,200 \div 3,600 = 132 \text{ feet}.

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1
Determine the distance the drone travels in one hour in feet.
90×5,280=475,200 feet per hour90 \times 5,280 = 475,200 \text{ feet per hour}
Since there are 5,280 feet5,280 \text{ feet} in one mile, multiplying the speed in miles per hour by 5,2805,280 converts the distance unit from miles to feet.
2
Determine the number of seconds in one hour.
60×60=3,600 seconds60 \times 60 = 3,600 \text{ seconds}
There are 60 minutes60 \text{ minutes} in an hour and 60 seconds60 \text{ seconds} in a minute.
3
Calculate the distance covered in one second.
475,200÷3,600=132 feet per second475,200 \div 3,600 = 132 \text{ feet per second}
Dividing the total distance covered in one hour by the total number of seconds in one hour gives the speed in feet per second.

Anahtar Kavram

To convert a rate from miles per hour to feet per second, multiply the distance by 5,2805,280 (feet per mile) and divide the time by 3,6003,600 (seconds per hour).
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A rescue helicopter is flying to a distress signal at a constant speed of 120 miles per hour120 \text{ miles per hour}. Given that 1 mile=5,280 feet1 \text{ mile} = 5,280 \text{ feet}, how many feet does the helicopter travel in 45 seconds45 \text{ seconds}?

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Cevap: 7,920

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7,920
The problem requires finding the distance in feet, given a speed in miles per hour and time in seconds. First, convert the speed to feet per second. Since there are 5,280 feet5,280 \text{ feet} in a mile, 120 miles per hour120 \text{ miles per hour} is 120×5,280=633,600 feet per hour120 \times 5,280 = 633,600 \text{ feet per hour}. Since there are 3,600 seconds3,600 \text{ seconds} in an hour, the speed is 633,600÷3,600=176 feet per second633,600 \div 3,600 = 176 \text{ feet per second}. Finally, multiply this rate by the time of 45 seconds45 \text{ seconds} to get the distance: 176×45=7,920 feet176 \times 45 = 7,920 \text{ feet}.

Adım Adım Çözüm

1
Convert the helicopter's speed from miles per hour to feet per hour.
120×5,280=633,600 feet per hour120 \times 5,280 = 633,600 \text{ feet per hour}
To align the distance unit (miles) with the requested final unit (feet).
2
Convert the speed from feet per hour to feet per second.
633,600÷3,600=176 feet per second633,600 \div 3,600 = 176 \text{ feet per second}
There are 60×60=3,60060 \times 60 = 3,600 seconds in an hour, and the given elapsed time is in seconds.
3
Calculate the total distance traveled in 45 seconds45 \text{ seconds}.
176×45=7,920 feet176 \times 45 = 7,920 \text{ feet}
Distance equals rate multiplied by time (D=R×TD = R \times T).

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Unit Conversions in Motion Problems
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An industrial conveyor belt moves continuously at a steady speed of 44 feet per minute44 \text{ feet per minute}. Given that 1 mile=5,280 feet1 \text{ mile} = 5,280 \text{ feet}, how many miles does a package travel if it remains on the belt for exactly 10 hours10 \text{ hours}?

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Cevap: 5; 5 miles; five; five miles

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5
To find the total distance traveled in miles, unit conversions must be applied to align the given measurements. The speed is given in feet per minute, but the time is in hours and the requested distance is in miles. First, multiply the speed by 60 to convert it to feet per hour (44×60=2,640 feet per hour44 \times 60 = 2,640 \text{ feet per hour}). Next, convert this speed into miles per hour by dividing by the number of feet in a mile (2,640÷5,280=0.5 miles per hour2,640 \div 5,280 = 0.5 \text{ miles per hour}). Finally, multiply this speed by the total time (0.5 mph×10 hours0.5 \text{ mph} \times 10 \text{ hours}) to find that the package travels a total distance of 5 miles.

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1
Convert the speed from feet per minute to feet per hour.
44 feet/minute×60 minutes/hour=2,640 feet/hour44 \text{ feet/minute} \times 60 \text{ minutes/hour} = 2,640 \text{ feet/hour}
The travel time is given in hours, so the speed needs to reflect distance per hour to maintain consistent units of time.
2
Convert the speed from feet per hour to miles per hour.
2,640 feet/hour÷5,280 feet/mile=0.5 miles/hour2,640 \text{ feet/hour} \div 5,280 \text{ feet/mile} = 0.5 \text{ miles/hour}
The final requested distance is in miles, so converting the rate into miles per hour simplifies the final distance calculation.
3
Calculate the total distance traveled.
0.5 miles/hour×10 hours=5 miles0.5 \text{ miles/hour} \times 10 \text{ hours} = 5 \text{ miles}
Multiplying the constant rate in miles per hour by the total time in hours yields the total distance in miles.

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Unit Conversions in Motion Problems

Alternatif Yöntem

Instead of converting the speed to miles per hour first, you can convert the total time into minutes: 10 hours×60 minutes/hour=600 minutes10 \text{ hours} \times 60 \text{ minutes/hour} = 600 \text{ minutes}. Then, find the total distance in feet: 600 minutes×44 feet/minute=26,400 feet600 \text{ minutes} \times 44 \text{ feet/minute} = 26,400 \text{ feet}. Finally, divide by 5,2805,280 to convert to miles: 26,400÷5,280=5 miles26,400 \div 5,280 = 5 \text{ miles}.
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Soru 72Soru →

An interstate bus travels from a central terminal to a destination city 150150 miles away and immediately returns along the same route. The bus averages a fuel efficiency of 1212 miles per gallon. If the bus starts the journey with exactly 6060 gallons of fuel, how many gallons of fuel will remain in the tank at the end of the round trip?

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Cevap: 35

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There will be 35 gallons of fuel remaining in the tank.
The correct answer is derived by first finding the total round-trip distance, which is 150×2=300150 \times 2 = 300 miles. Dividing this distance by the fuel efficiency of 1212 miles per gallon gives the total fuel consumed: 300÷12=25300 \div 12 = 25 gallons. Finally, subtracting the consumed fuel from the initial 6060 gallons yields the remaining amount: 60−25=3560 - 25 = 35 gallons.

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1
Calculate the total distance for the round trip.
150 miles * 2 = 300 miles
The bus travels to the destination and returns, meaning the one-way distance must be doubled.
2
Determine the total fuel consumed during the entire trip.
300 miles / 12 miles per gallon = 25 gallons
Dividing the total distance by the fuel efficiency gives the total amount of fuel required.
3
Calculate the remaining fuel in the tank.
60 gallons - 25 gallons = 35 gallons
Subtracting the consumed fuel from the initial fuel amount provides the remaining balance.

Anahtar Kavram

Calculating remaining fuel by finding the total round-trip distance, dividing by fuel efficiency to find consumed fuel, and subtracting from initial capacity.
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A maritime supply vessel consumes fuel at a rate of 2.52.5 gallons per mile. The vessel leaves its home port with exactly 500500 gallons of fuel to complete a round-trip delivery to an offshore research station located 7070 miles away. Assuming the fuel consumption rate remains constant, how many gallons of fuel will remain in the tank when the vessel returns to its home port?

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Cevap: 150150

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150 gallons
The total distance for the round trip is 140 miles (70 miles each way). Multiplying this distance by the consumption rate of 2.5 gallons per mile gives a total fuel usage of 350 gallons. Subtracting the 350 gallons used from the initial 500 gallons leaves 150 gallons of fuel remaining.

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1
Calculate the total round-trip distance.
70×2=14070 \times 2 = 140 miles
The vessel must travel to the station and back to the home port.
2
Determine the total amount of fuel consumed.
140×2.5=350140 \times 2.5 = 350 gallons
Multiply the total miles by the gallons consumed per mile to find the overall fuel usage.
3
Calculate the remaining fuel in the tank.
500−350=150500 - 350 = 150 gallons
Subtract the total fuel consumed from the starting amount of fuel.

Anahtar Kavram

Calculating total fuel consumption based on distance and burn rate, and applying it to a starting capacity.
Soru 74Soru →

Match each vehicle's fuel scenario to its calculated maximum usable travel range.

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Öğeler

A delivery van with a 2525-gallon capacity keeps a 55-gallon reserve. It averages 1616 miles per gallon.
A heavy transport truck burns 33 gallons of fuel for every 2525 miles traveled. It is loaded with 4545 gallons of fuel.
A fleet car uses 66 gallons of fuel to travel 180180 miles. It has a full 1414-gallon tank.
A rural mail carrier completes a 6060-mile route using 44 gallons of fuel. The vehicle has an 1818-gallon tank.

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Delivery van matches to 320320 miles, heavy transport truck matches to 375375 miles, fleet car matches to 420420 miles, and rural mail carrier matches to 270270 miles.
Each vehicle's range is successfully calculated by isolating the total usable fuel and applying its specific rate of fuel consumption (such as miles per gallon).

Adım Adım Çözüm

1
Calculate the usable range for the delivery van.
The van has 2020 usable gallons (25−525 - 5). Multiplying by 1616 mpg gives 320320 miles.
The 55-gallon reserve must be subtracted before multiplying by the fuel efficiency.
2
Calculate the usable range for the heavy transport truck.
The truck travels 2525 miles per 33 gallons. With 4545 gallons, it can make 1515 sets of this distance (45÷3=1545 \div 3 = 15). 15×25=37515 \times 25 = 375 miles.
Setting up a direct proportion allows for finding total distance based on the consumption rate.
3
Calculate the usable range for the fleet car.
The car's efficiency is 180÷6=30180 \div 6 = 30 mpg. With 1414 gallons, the range is 14×30=42014 \times 30 = 420 miles.
Finding the unit rate (mpg) first makes it easy to multiply by the total fuel capacity.
4
Calculate the usable range for the rural mail carrier.
The carrier's efficiency is 60÷4=1560 \div 4 = 15 mpg. With 1818 gallons, the range is 18×15=27018 \times 15 = 270 miles.
Similar to the fleet car, dividing distance by gallons used provides the unit rate needed to find the maximum range.

Anahtar Kavram

Calculating distance by determining fuel efficiency (unit rate) and multiplying it by the available usable fuel.
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An armored transport vehicle has a 5050-gallon fuel tank and averages 2020 miles per gallon on paved roads. When driving on unpaved terrain, its fuel efficiency drops to 1212 miles per gallon. The vehicle begins a mission with a completely full tank and drives 160160 miles on paved roads before switching to unpaved terrain for the remainder of the trip. If the vehicle reaches its destination with exactly 1212 gallons of fuel remaining, how many miles did it travel on the unpaved terrain?

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Cevap: 360360

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The vehicle traveled 360360 miles on the unpaved terrain.
To find the distance traveled on unpaved terrain, we must isolate the fuel used exclusively for that portion. The vehicle started with 5050 gallons and ended with 1212 gallons, meaning 3838 gallons were used overall. The 160160-mile paved segment at 2020 mpg consumed 88 gallons. Subtracting these 88 gallons from the 3838 total used leaves 3030 gallons burned on the unpaved terrain. Multiplying 3030 gallons by the unpaved efficiency of 1212 mpg results in 360360 miles.

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1
Calculate the fuel consumed on the paved roads.
160 miles÷20 mpg=8 gallons160 \text{ miles} \div 20 \text{ mpg} = 8 \text{ gallons}.
This establishes how much fuel was removed from the tank before the vehicle hit the unpaved terrain.
2
Calculate the total amount of fuel consumed during the entire mission.
50 gallons−12 gallons=38 gallons50 \text{ gallons} - 12 \text{ gallons} = 38 \text{ gallons}.
Subtracting the remaining fuel from the starting capacity gives the total fuel burned across both terrain types.
3
Determine the fuel used specifically on the unpaved terrain.
38 gallons−8 gallons=30 gallons38 \text{ gallons} - 8 \text{ gallons} = 30 \text{ gallons}.
Subtracting the paved road fuel usage from the total fuel usage isolates the fuel dedicated to the unpaved portion of the trip.
4
Calculate the distance traveled on the unpaved terrain.
30 gallons×12 mpg=360 miles30 \text{ gallons} \times 12 \text{ mpg} = 360 \text{ miles}.
Multiplying the fuel used by the specific fuel efficiency for that terrain yields the correct distance.

Anahtar Kavram

Multi-segment fuel consumption and efficiency rate changes.
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A heavy equipment transporter has a maximum fuel capacity of 250250 gallons and operates with a fuel efficiency of 44 miles per gallon. The vehicle is dispatched to deliver cargo to a remote site and immediately return to its base along the same route. Military regulations require the transporter to arrive back at base with a minimum of 5050 gallons of fuel in reserve. What is the maximum one-way distance, in miles, the transporter can travel to the remote site without refueling?

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Cevap: 400

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The maximum one-way distance the transporter can travel is 400 miles.
The correct answer is derived by first identifying the usable fuel (250 - 50 = 200 gallons). Next, the total round-trip distance is calculated by multiplying the usable fuel by the fuel efficiency (200 gallons * 4 miles/gallon = 800 miles). Finally, since the vehicle must travel to the site and return, the total range is divided by 2, resulting in a maximum one-way distance of 400 miles.

Adım Adım Çözüm

1
Determine the amount of usable fuel available for the mission.
200 gallons
The transporter has a 250-gallon tank but must retain a 50-gallon reserve upon return, meaning only 200 gallons can be consumed during the trip.
2
Calculate the total distance the vehicle can travel using the usable fuel.
800 miles
Multiplying the 200 gallons of usable fuel by the vehicle's fuel efficiency of 4 miles per gallon gives the total range.
3
Determine the maximum one-way distance.
400 miles
Because the mission is a round trip along the same route, the total range must cover the distance to the site and back. Therefore, the one-way distance is half of the total range.

Anahtar Kavram

Calculating one-way distance using fuel efficiency, total fuel capacity, required reserves, and accounting for round-trip constraints.
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A cargo transport truck travels from a central depot to a regional distribution center 120120 miles away and returns to the depot along the same route. The truck operates with a fuel efficiency of 1515 miles per gallon. If diesel fuel costs $3.50\$3.50 per gallon, what is the total fuel cost for this complete round trip?

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Cevap: $56.00\$56.00

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The total fuel cost for the complete round trip is $56.00\$56.00.
The total distance for the round trip is twice the one-way distance (240240 miles). Dividing this distance by the fuel efficiency (1515 miles per gallon) gives the total fuel consumed, which is 1616 gallons. Finally, multiplying the 1616 gallons by the unit price of $3.50\$3.50 per gallon results in the correct total cost of $56.00\$56.00.

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1
Calculate the total distance driven for the round trip.
120×2=240120 \times 2 = 240 miles
The truck travels to the center and returns along the same route, so the one-way distance must be doubled.
2
Calculate the total amount of fuel consumed.
240÷15=16240 \div 15 = 16 gallons
Dividing the total distance by the fuel efficiency (miles per gallon) gives the total volume of fuel used.
3
Calculate the final monetary cost of the fuel.
16×$3.50=$56.0016 \times \$3.50 = \$56.00
Multiplying the total gallons consumed by the price per gallon yields the total cost.

Anahtar Kavram

Fuel Efficiency and Range

Alternatif Yöntem

You can also calculate the fuel cost per mile first: $3.50\$3.50 per gallon ÷15\div 15 miles per gallon = $0.2333...\$0.2333... per mile. Then multiply this per-mile cost by the total round-trip distance of 240240 miles to arrive at the $56.00\$56.00 total.
Tahmini Süre:45s
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A courier travels from the office to a client's location 4040 miles away. The trip there takes 11 hour. The return trip along the same route takes 44 hours due to heavy traffic. What is the courier's average speed for the entire round trip?

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Cevap: 1616 mph

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1616 mph
The correct answer is found by dividing the total distance for the round trip (4040 miles outbound + 4040 miles return = 8080 miles) by the total time taken (11 hour + 44 hours = 55 hours). This gives an average speed of 80÷5=1680 \div 5 = 16 mph.

Adım Adım Çözüm

1
Calculate the total distance for the round trip.
40+40=8040 + 40 = 80 miles
Average speed calculation requires the total distance traveled during the entire journey.
2
Calculate the total time for the round trip.
1+4=51 + 4 = 5 hours
Average speed calculation requires the total time elapsed.
3
Divide the total distance by the total time to find the average speed.
80÷5=1680 \div 5 = 16 mph
The formula for average speed is Total Distance divided by Total Time.

Anahtar Kavram

The average speed for a round trip is calculated by dividing the total round-trip distance by the total time taken. It is not the simple arithmetic average of the speeds for each leg.
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A delivery truck travels from a warehouse to a distribution center at an average speed of 4040 mph and returns along the same route at an average speed of 6060 mph. If the entire round trip takes 55 hours, what is the total round-trip distance traveled by the truck?

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Cevap: 240240 miles

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The correct total round-trip distance is 240240 miles.
The total time is the sum of the time for each leg. Letting dd be the one-way distance, the equation is d40+d60=5\frac{d}{40} + \frac{d}{60} = 5. Solving this gives a one-way distance of d=120d = 120 miles. Since the question asks for the total round-trip distance, this must be doubled to get 240240 miles.

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1
Set up an equation for the total time of the trip.
Let dd be the one-way distance. Time is equal to Distance divided by Speed. Therefore, the total time equation is d40+d60=5\frac{d}{40} + \frac{d}{60} = 5.
The total round-trip time is the sum of the time spent on the outbound leg and the return leg.
2
Find a common denominator to add the fractions.
The least common multiple of 4040 and 6060 is 120120. Convert the fractions: 3d120+2d120=5\frac{3d}{120} + \frac{2d}{120} = 5.
Fractions must have a common denominator before they can be algebraically combined.
3
Combine the fractions and solve for the one-way distance dd.
5d120=5\frac{5d}{120} = 5, which simplifies to d24=5\frac{d}{24} = 5. Multiplying both sides by 2424 yields d=120d = 120 miles.
This isolates the variable dd to determine the distance of a single leg of the journey.
4
Calculate the total round-trip distance.
Total distance = 2d=2×120=2402d = 2 \times 120 = 240 miles.
The question specifically asks for the total round-trip distance, which is twice the one-way distance.

Anahtar Kavram

To find distances in round trips with different speeds, set up an equation using the relationship Time = Distance / Speed for each leg, taking care to answer the specific question asked (one-way vs. total distance).
Tahmini Süre:1m 30s
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An armored convoy travels from Camp Alpha to Camp Bravo. For the first segment of the trip, the convoy travels at an average speed of 45 mph for 1 hour and 20 minutes. They then stop for a 45-minute rest. After the rest, the convoy resumes travel at an average speed of 30 mph for 2 hours and 15 minutes to reach Camp Bravo. Upon arrival, the convoy immediately takes a different, more direct route back to Camp Alpha. The return route is 20% shorter than the total distance they traveled to reach Camp Bravo. What is the total distance the convoy traveled during the entire round trip?

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Cevap: 229.5 miles

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229.5 miles
The correct answer accurately synthesizes multiple principles: converting mixed time units into exact hourly fractions, calculating distance for separate legs using D=RTD = RT, applying a percent reduction to find a new distance, and summing all legs to find the aggregate total distance of a round trip.

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1
Calculate the distance covered during the first travel segment.
6060 miles
Convert 1 hour 20 minutes into hours: 1+2060=1+13=431 + \frac{20}{60} = 1 + \frac{1}{3} = \frac{4}{3} hours. Multiply by speed: 45×43=6045 \times \frac{4}{3} = 60 miles.
2
Calculate the distance covered during the second travel segment.
67.567.5 miles
Convert 2 hours 15 minutes into hours: 2+1560=2+14=2.252 + \frac{15}{60} = 2 + \frac{1}{4} = 2.25 hours. Multiply by speed: 30×2.25=67.530 \times 2.25 = 67.5 miles. (The 45-minute rest adds 0 distance).
3
Find the total outbound distance to Camp Bravo.
127.5127.5 miles
Add the distances from the first and second segments: 60+67.5=127.560 + 67.5 = 127.5 miles.
4
Calculate the distance of the return route.
102102 miles
The return route is 20% shorter than the outbound trip. This means it is 100%−20%=80%100\% - 20\% = 80\% of the outbound distance. Multiply: 127.5×0.8=102127.5 \times 0.8 = 102 miles.
5
Calculate the total distance traveled for the entire round trip.
229.5229.5 miles
Add the total outbound distance and the return distance: 127.5+102=229.5127.5 + 102 = 229.5 miles.

Anahtar Kavram

Calculating total distance across multiple legs with varying speeds, mixed time units, and percent reductions.
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