Substitute to Find the Value of the Expression $\frac { 2140 } { t }$

question 34

Multiple Choice

Substitute to find the value of the expression.
-A train must cover a distance of 2140 miles. The velocity, in miles per hour, of the train is $\frac { 2140 } { t }$ where $t$ is the time, in hours, to complete the trip. If the train completes the trip in 20 hours, what is its velocity?

• A) \(102 \mathrm { mph }\)
• B) \(0.01 \mathrm { mph }\)
• C) \(107 \mathrm { mph }\)
• D) \(42,800 \mathrm { mph }\)

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