SOLUTION: The problem reads to solve: The time t required to drive a fixed distance varies inversely as the speed r. It takes 5 hr at 55mph to drive a fixed distance. How long would it ta
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: The problem reads to solve: The time t required to drive a fixed distance varies inversely as the speed r. It takes 5 hr at 55mph to drive a fixed distance. How long would it take at 40mph?
Any help with this problem would be greatly appreciated.
This question is from textbook Introductory Algebra
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Try this:
Now you need to find the value of k, the constant of variation. Substitute the given values of r = 55mph and t = 5hr.
Multiply both sides by 55.
Now rewrite the variation as:
Substitute r = 40mph
hours or t = 6 hours and 52.5 minutes.
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