Jason and Beth drove 2,820 miles at 60 mph, with 28 hours of non-driving time. How long was the trip?

Rationale

Jason and Beth's trip lasted 3 days and 3 hours.

To calculate the total duration of the trip, we first determine the driving time by dividing the distance (2,820 miles) by the speed (60 mph), which equals 47 hours. Adding the 28 hours of non-driving time results in a total trip duration of 75 hours, or 3 days and 3 hours.

A (3 days) YOUR ANSWER

This choice suggests that the trip lasted only 72 hours, which does not account for the additional driving time needed. Since the total driving time alone is 47 hours, it is impossible for the complete trip to be only 3 days without including the non-driving hours.

B (3 days 3 hours) CORRECT

This option correctly represents the total trip duration of 75 hours, calculated by summing the driving time (47 hours) with the non-driving time (28 hours). The conversion of 75 hours into days and hours confirms the accuracy of this choice.

C (3 days 6 hours) YOUR ANSWER

This choice implies a total duration of 78 hours, which exceeds the actual trip time. The driving time of 47 hours and the non-driving time of 28 hours total only 75 hours, making this option incorrect.

D (3 days 8 hours) YOUR ANSWER

This choice suggests a total of 80 hours for the trip. Similar to option C, this does not align with the calculated total of 75 hours, as it overestimates the duration by 5 hours.

Conclusion

The total duration of Jason and Beth's trip, including both driving and non-driving time, is accurately represented by 3 days and 3 hours. This conclusion is drawn from the calculation of driving time and the addition of non-driving hours, confirming that choice B is the only correct answer. Options A, C, and D fail to reflect the true duration and are therefore incorrect.

Jason and Beth drove 2,820 miles at 60 mph, with 28 hours of non-driving time. How long was the trip?

Jason and Beth's trip lasted 3 days and 3 hours.

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