SOLUTION: The distance from Redville to Bluetown is 185 mi by ferry. It takes 4 hr less to travel by the same ferry from Bluetown to​ Greenopolis, a distance of 111 mi. What is the ave
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Question 1020667: The distance from Redville to Bluetown is 185 mi by ferry. It takes 4 hr less to travel by the same ferry from Bluetown to Greenopolis, a distance of 111 mi. What is the average speed of the ferry?
Answer by jorel555(1290) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The difference in distances is 185 mi - 111 mi, or 74 miles. 74 mi/4 hr =18.5 mph!!!!
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