SOLUTION: Two cross country skiers leave the ski lodge at the same time, and travel the same trail. The first skier returns to the lodge after 2 1/2 hours and averaged 8 miles per hour. The

Question 983784: Two cross country skiers leave the ski lodge at the same time, and travel the same trail. The first skier returns to the lodge after 2 1/2 hours and averaged 8 miles per hour. The second skier returns after 195 minutes
a.draw a diagram modeling the situation
b. find the second skiers speed
c.find the distance traveled by the skiers
d. the second skier had to stop 15 minutes to wax his skis. What was the speed of the skier if you consider only skiing time?
Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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b. Find the second skiers speed
20 miles/3.25 hours=6.15 miles per hour
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c. Find the distance traveled by the skiers
8 miles per hour x 2.5 hours=20 miles
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d. What was the speed of the skier if you consider only skiing time?
20 miles/3 hours=6.67 miles per hour
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