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2014 AMC 10A Problem 15

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2014 AMC 10A Problem 15AMC 10 Step by Step

Name: Date: September 13, 2026

Linear Equations & Word Problems · difficulty 3 of 5 · about 4 min · position P11-15

David drives from his home to the airport to catch a flight. He drives $35$ miles in the first hour, but realizes that he will be $1$ hour late if he continues at this speed. He increases his speed by $15$ miles per hour for the rest of the way to the airport and arrives $30$ minutes early. How many miles is the airport from his home?

A)
$140$
B)
$175$
C)
$210$
D)
$245$
E)
$280$

2014 AMC 10A Problem 15

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