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In Mathematics / High School | 2014-10-30

How long does it take to drive 800,000 miles at 55 mph, considering a 10-minute break for gas/bathroom and two drivers?

Asked by PollyOlivia

Answer (2)

-- You haven't told us how many times they stop for 10 minutes.
If they stop 1 time. . . . . . 606.06 days If they stop 2 times. . . . . . 606.07 days If they stop 3 times. . . . . . 606.08 days If they stop 5 times. . . . . . 606.10 days If they stop 10 times . . . . . 606.13 days If they stop 50 times . . . . . 606.41 days If they stop 100 times. . . . . 606.76 days If they stop 500 times. . . . . 609.53 days If they stop 1,000 times . . . 613.00 days
-- I don't see yet how the number of drivers makes any difference.
Did you really mean 800,000 miles? That's like to the moon 3.36 times.

Answered by AL2006 | 2024-06-10

Driving 800,000 miles at 55 mph would take about 310 days, accounting for breaks and utilizing two drivers. This includes approximately 20,000 minutes of breaks throughout the journey. The significant time reflects the immense distance and necessary rest periods during such a long trip.
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Answered by AL2006 | 2025-01-16