Solve the Problem. -During a Hurricane Evacuation from the East Coast of Georgia

question 213

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-During a hurricane evacuation from the east coast of Georgia, a family traveled 250 miles west. For part of the trip, they averaged 50 mph, but as the congestion got bad, they had to slow to 30 mph. If the total time of travel was 9 hours, how many miles did they drive at the reduced speed?

• A)310 mi
• B)300 mi
• C)305 mi
• D)295 mi

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