DMV Representative Basic Arithmetic 2

Question 1

A driver travels 150 miles in 3 hours. What is the average speed in miles per hour?

Accepted Answer

50 mph

Answer

Average speed = distance ÷ time = 150 ÷ 3 = 50 mph.

Question 2

A speed limit sign reads 65 mph. If you drive 78 mph, how many mph over the limit are you?

Accepted Answer

13 mph

Answer

78 − 65 = 13 mph over the speed limit.

Question 3

A car's gas tank holds 16 gallons. The car gets 28 miles per gallon. How far can it travel on a full tank?

Accepted Answer

448 miles

Answer

16 × 28 = 448 miles on a full tank.

Question 4

A road trip is 540 miles. You have already driven 215 miles. How many miles remain?

Accepted Answer

325 miles

Answer

540 − 215 = 325 miles remaining.

Question 5

If you drive at 60 mph for 2.5 hours, how far will you travel?

Accepted Answer

150 miles

Answer

Distance = speed × time = 60 × 2.5 = 150 miles.

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