A car travels 13 miles in 15 minutes.
How far will the car travel in 3 hours if it travels
at the same speed?

First, let's determine the speed of the car in miles per hour (mph).

### Step 1: Convert 15 minutes to hours.
\[
15 \text{ minutes} = \frac{15}{60} = 0.25 \text{ hours}
\]

### Step 2: Calculate the speed of the car.
The car travels 13 miles in 0.25 hours. To find the speed, divide the distance by the time:
\[
\text{Speed} = \frac{13 \text{ miles}}{0.25 \text{ hours}} = 52 \text{ miles per hour}
\]

### Step 3: Calculate the distance the car will travel in 3 hours.
Now that we know the car's speed is 52 mph, we can calculate how far it will travel in 3 hours by multiplying the speed by the time:
\[
\text{Distance} = 52 \text{ miles per hour} \times 3 \text{ hours} = 156 \text{ miles}
\]

Thus, the car will travel **156 miles** in 3 hours.

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### Related Questions:
1. How would the answer change if the car traveled 20 miles in 25 minutes?
2. How far will the car travel in 1 hour and 30 minutes at the same speed?
3. If the speed limit is 60 mph, how long would the car take to travel 100 miles?
4. What is the car’s speed in feet per second instead of miles per hour?
5. How would you calculate the car's speed if the time was given in seconds instead of minutes?

### Tip:
When dealing with problems involving time and speed, always ensure consistent units (e.g., converting minutes to hours) before calculating.

A car travels 13 miles in 15 minutes. How far will the car travel in 3 hours if it travels at the same speed?

Learn how to calculate the distance a car will travel in 3 hours given it travels 13 miles in 15 minutes. This problem focuses on speed, distance, and time conversions and is suitable for students in Grades 6-8.

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