SOLUTION: Walking at 6/7th of his usual speed, a man is 25 mins too late. His usual time is
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Question 494811: Walking at 6/7th of his usual speed, a man is 25 mins too late. His usual time is
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
At his usual speed:
(1)
At his slower rate,
(2)
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Substitute (1) into (2)
Divide through by
His usual time is min
or = 2 and 1/2 hours
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