SOLUTION: A consultant traveled 7 hours to attend a meeting. The return trip took only 6 hours because the speed was 3 miles per hour faster. What was the consultant's speed each way?

Question 370702: A consultant traveled 7 hours to attend a meeting. The return trip took only 6 hours because the speed was 3 miles per hour faster. What was the consultant's speed each way?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



Hi,

Let r represent the speed to the meeting, (r+3) speed returning

d = r*t  distances are the same to and from meeting

r*7hr = (r+3)*6hr

solving for r

r*7hr = r*6hr +18

r*7hr - r*6hr = 18

r = 18mph, speed to the meeting.  21mph speed returning

 

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