SOLUTION: In the morning, Margaret drove to a business appointment at 50mph. Her average speed on the return trip in the afternoon was 40mph. The return trip took 1/4 hr longer because of he

SOLUTION: In the morning, Margaret drove to a business appointment at 50mph. Her average speed on the return trip in the afternoon was 40mph. The return trip took 1/4 hr longer because of he

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Question 610225: In the morning, Margaret drove to a business appointment at 50mph. Her average speed on the return trip in the afternoon was 40mph. The return trip took 1/4 hr longer because of heavy traffic. How far did she travel to the appointment. How do I set this problem up?
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
t = d / r ___ the slower trip took longer time ___ the distance was the same

d / 50 = (d / 40) - (1/4)
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