SOLUTION: Two friends live 253 miles apart. The first friend drives 5 miles per hour over the speed limit. The second friend leaves 15 minutes late and drives the speed limit. How much is th

Question 1123161: Two friends live 253 miles apart. The first friend drives 5 miles per hour over the speed limit. The second friend leaves 15 minutes late and drives the speed limit. How much is the speed of the second friend
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, Alan3354:
Answer by ikleyn(52803) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The speed of the 2nd friend is the speed limit.
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Never exceed the speed limit, unless you're in a hurry.
PS The speed limit below 10000 feet is 250 knots.
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