A train traveled 260 miles in 4 hours. If the train’s average rate of travel increases by 12 mph, what is its new average rate of travel?

A77 mph
B65 mph
C60 mph
D48 mph

Verified Answer :

Average rate = 260/4 = 65 mph

It increases by 12mph
So 65+12 = 77 mph

Correct option A

A)77mph. The train was going 65 mph at first . It increased by 12mph. 65 +12 =77.