A train leaves Houston and travels north at 65km/h. After it travels 150km, it turns left and travels 60km towards the west at 55km/h.

What is the total distance that the train traveled?

Respuesta :

Answer:

210km

Explanation:

Given parameters:

Distance traveled northward  = 150km

Distance traveled westward  = 60km

Unknown:

Total distance traveled by the train  = ?

Solution:

Distance is the total length of path traveled by a body.

  Total distance  = distance traveled northward + distance traveled westward

Total distance  = 150km + 60km  = 210km

Answer:

210 km

Explanation:

Traveled 150 km north

Traveled 60 km west

150 + 60 = 210 km for distance traveled

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