Mathematics

Esmeralda Jarvis

30 May, 16:38

A bus traveled at an average speed of 52 miles per hour for 4 hours. A truck traveled for 3 hours at an average speed of 63 miles per hour.

Which method explains how to calculate the distance the bus and truck traveled altogether?

A.

Step 1 Divide: 52 : 4.

Step 2 Divide: 63 : 3.

Step 3 Add the two quotients.

B.

Step 1 Divide: 52 : 4.

Step 2 Divide: 63 : 6.

Step 3 Subtract the two quotients.

C.

Step 1 Multiply: 52 * 4.

Step 2 Multiply: 63 * 3.

Step 3 Add the two products.

D.

Step 1 Multiply: 52 * 4.

Step 2 Multiply: 63 * 3.

Step 3 Subtract the two products.