Answer: The trucker traveled for 12 hours.
Step-by-step explanation:
Given : A trucker traveled an average of 48.6 miles each hour on a 583.2-mile trip.
i.e. Total distance = 583.2 miles
Average speed = 48.6 miles per hour
Using Formula , [tex]\text{Total Time}=\dfrac{\text{Total Distance}}{\text{Average speed}}[/tex]
We have
[tex]\text{Total Time}=\dfrac{583.2}{48.6}\\\\=\dfrac{5832}{486}\\\\=12\text{ hours}[/tex]
Hence, the trucker traveled for 12 hours.
