SOLUTION: drives 3hrs @ a certain rate of speed, then increases by 5mph & drives 2 more hrs. if org speed was 30mph how far did he drive? I tried 3*30=90 90*5=450 he 450-90=360miles

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Question 562218: drives 3hrs @ a certain rate of speed, then increases by 5mph & drives 2 more hrs. if org speed was 30mph how far did he drive?
I tried 3*30=90 90*5=450 he 450-90=360miles

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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drives 3hrs @ a certain rate of speed, then increases by 5mph & drives 2 more hrs. if org speed was 30mph how far did he drive?
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Ans: 30 mph * 3 hrs = 90 miles
35 mph * 2 hrs = 70 miles
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Total miles = 90 + 70 = 160 miles
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Cheers,
Stan H.