The Velocity of a Car Was Read from Its Speedometer $t(\mathrm{s})$

question 51

Multiple Choice

The velocity of a car was read from its speedometer at ten-second intervals and recorded in the table. Use the Midpoint Rule to estimate the distance traveled by the car. $t(\mathrm{s})$ $v(\mathrm{mi} / \mathrm{h})$ $t(\mathrm{s})$ $v(\mathrm{mi} / \mathrm{h})$ 0 0
60 54 10 $34$ 70 $67$ 20 $43$ 80 $77$ 30 $36$ 90 $37$ 40 $45$ 100 $42$ 50 $45$

• A) 1.2 miles
• B) 1.8 miles
• C) 0.8 miles
• D) 2.4 miles
• E) 0.6 miles

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