SOLUTION: How much time is saved by driving 15 miles at 75 mph instead of 60 mph?

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Question 256742: How much time is saved by driving 15 miles at 75 mph instead of 60 mph?
Answer by richwmiller(17219)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
That depends on if you get stopped by the cops or get in an accident doesn't it?
rt=d
t=d/r
t=15/75=1/5=12 minutes
t=15/60=1/4=15 minutes
3 minutes dufference.
Is it worth it?

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