SOLUTION: George jogged downhill at 6 mph and then jogged back up at 4 mph. If the total jogging time was 1 1/4 hour, how far did he jog in all.

Question 549124: George jogged downhill at 6 mph and then jogged back up at 4 mph. If the total jogging time was 1 1/4 hour, how far did he jog in all.
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George jogged downhill at 6 mph and then jogged back up at 4 mph. If the total jogging time was 1 1/4 hour, how far did he jog in all.
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His avg speed for the round trip is
2*6*4/(6+4) = 4.8 mi/hr
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d = r*t = 4.8*1.25 = 6 miles round trip

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