Solve the Problem. -To Reach a Sales Meeting, Carrie Traveled by Plane for by Plane

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-To reach a sales meeting, Carrie traveled by plane for 2 hours and by car for an additional 2 hours. The plane travels 54 mph faster than the car. If the total distance traveled is 308 miles, what are the
Speeds of the plane and the car? (Assume that the plane and the car travel at constant rates.)

A) plane: 109 mph; car: 45 mph
B) plane: 104 mph; car: 50 mph
C) plane: 99 mph; car: 55 mph
D) plane: 94 mph; car: 40 mph