By definition we have that the speed is given by:
[tex] v = \frac{d}{t} [/tex]
Where,
d: distance traveled
t: time
Substituting values we have:
[tex] v = \frac{482}{6} [/tex]
[tex] v = 80.33 \frac{miles}{hour} [/tex]
Rounding to the nearest whole number:
[tex] v = 81 \frac{miles}{hour} [/tex]
Answer:
Ted's speed is 81 mph.
Ted was driving at a speed of 80 miles/hour.
Explanation
Suppose, the speed of Ted is [tex]x[/tex] miles/hour.
Relationship between Distance, Speed and Time is....
[tex]Distance= Speed*Time[/tex]
Given that, the total distance was 482 miles and it took him 6 hours.
So, according to the above formula....
[tex]482= x*6\\ \\ x= \frac{482}{6}= 80.333...[/tex]
So, the speed of Ted after rounding to the nearest whole number will be 80 miles/hour.
