Walking at a constant rate of x miles per hour, it took Jack y hours t

Question

Walking at a constant rate of x miles per hour, it took Jack y hours to travel from his home to his school. In terms of x and y, which of the following is equivalent to half of the distance that Jack traveled?

A xy

B 2xy

C xy/2

D 2(x + y)

E 2x/y

A xy

B 2xy

C xy/2

D 2(x + y)

E 2x/y

KSBGC · Answer

xy = total distance.

xy/2 is the half of the distance.

C is the correct answer.

EgmatQuantExpert · Answer

Solution 
  Given:  
 • Speed = x miles per hour
• Time taken = y hours

To find:  
 • Half the distance traveled

Approach and Working:   
 • We know that, distance = speed * time = x * y

Therefore, half the distance =  \frac{xy}{2}

Hence, the correct answer is Option C

Answer: C

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globaldesi · Answer

total distance = speed*time= x*y
half the distance = x*y/2
hence answer C

AkshdeepS · Answer

Rate = x miles/hour

Time = y hours

Total distance = xy

Half distance = xy/2

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

The distance that Jack traveled was xy, so half the distance is xy/2.

Answer: C

Abhishek009 · Answer

D = xy

d = \frac{xy}{2} , Answer must be (C)

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