SOLUTION: John walks 10 miles at average rate of 2 miles per hour and returns on a bicycle at an average rate of 10 miles per hour.how long (to the nearest hour)does the entire trip takes hi
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Question 1131771: John walks 10 miles at average rate of 2 miles per hour and returns on a bicycle at an average rate of 10 miles per hour.how long (to the nearest hour)does the entire trip takes him? Answer by rothauserc(4718) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! use the formula
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Rate * Time = Distance, then
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Time = Distance/Rate
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T1 = 10/2 = 5 hours
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T2 = 10/10 = 1 hour
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The entire trip takes 5 + 1 = 6 hours
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