17. If a plane travels 2775 miles in 3 hours, how far will it travel in 5 hours? (A) 1665 miles (B) 3475 miles (C) 4625 miles (D) 5550 miles (E) 13,875 miles

To determine how far the plane will travel in 5 hours, follow these steps: 1. **Find the Plane's Speed:** The plane travels **2775 miles** in **3 hours**. To find the speed (miles per hour), divide the distance by the time: \[ \text{Speed} = \frac{2775 \text{ miles}}{3 \text{ hours}} = 925 \text{ miles per hour} \] 2. **Calculate the Distance for 5 Hours:** Now that we know the plane's speed is **925 miles per hour**, multiply this speed by the desired time (5 hours) to find the distance: \[ \text{Distance} = 925 \text{ miles/hour} \times 5 \text{ hours} = 4625 \text{ miles} \] **Answer:** (C) 4625 miles