On an Expressway, the Recommended Safe Distance Between Cars in Feet

question 47

Multiple Choice

On an expressway, the recommended safe distance between cars in feet is given by where v is the speed of the car in miles per hour. Find the safe distance when miles per hour. Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

• A)156.3 feet
• B)130.3 feet
• C)65.1 feet
• D)143.3 feet
• E)104.2 feet

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