SOLUTION: Kerry commutes 60 mi per day. If she drives 30 mi/h during the morning rush and returns over the same rout at 50 mi/h, how much time does she typically spend commuting each day

Question 63840: Kerry commutes 60 mi per day. If she drives 30 mi/h during the morning rush and returns over the same rout at 50 mi/h, how much time does she typically spend commuting each day
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Kerry commutes 60 mi per day. If she drives 30 mi/h during the morning rush and returns over the same rout at 50 mi/h, how much time does she typically spend commuting each day
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Time = distance/rate
Morning time: 30 mi/30 mph=1 hr
Return time: 30 mi/50 mph=(3/5) hr
Total time = 1 3/5 hr or 1 hr 36 minutes
Cheers,
Stan H.
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