Solve the problem.
-The distance a vehicle can travel at a fixed speed varies directly as time. If a vehicle travels 1400 miles in 40 minutes, how far will it travel in 50 minutes?
A) $\frac{7}{400}$ miles
B) $\frac{400}{7}$ miles
C) 1750 miles
D) $\frac{175}{4}$ miles

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Since distance varies directly with time, we can set up a proportion: $1400 \text{ miles} / 40 \text{ minutes} = x \text{ miles} / 50 \text{ minutes}$. Solving for $x$ gives $x = 1750$ miles.

Solve the Problem 7400\frac{7}{400}4007​ Miles B) 4007\frac{400}{7}7400​ Miles C) 1750 Miles D) 1754\frac{175}{4}4175​

Solve the Problem $\frac{7}{400}$ Miles
B) $\frac{400}{7}$ Miles
C) 1750 Miles
D) $\frac{175}{4}$