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On Saturday, Siena drove a total of 120 miles in 2 hours. On Sunday, she drove a total of 110 miles in 2 hours.




Which explanation correctly describes a way to calculate how much faster Siena drove per hour on Saturday?







A

Step 1 Divide: 120 ÷ 2.

Step 2 Divide: 110 ÷ 2

Step 3 Add the two quotients.






B

Step 1 Multiply: 120 × 2

Step 2 Multiply: 110 × 2

Step 3 Add the two products.






C

Step 1 Multiply: 120 × 2

Step 2 Multiply: 110 × 2

Step 3 Subtract the two products.






D

Step 1 Divide: 120 ÷ 2.

Step 2 Divide: 110 ÷ 2

Step 3 Subtract the two quotients.

Verified Answer :

Given:
Saturday : 120 miles in 2 hours
Sunday : 110 miles in 2 hours

120 / 2 = 60 mph
110 / 2 = 55 mph

60 mph - 55 mph = 5 mph faster on Saturday.

D. 
Step 1 Divide: 120 ÷ 2.
Step 2 Divide: 110 ÷ 2
Step 3 Subtract the two quotients.