SOLUTION: Patrick travels from Greenville to Hightower at 65 mph in 6 hours. John takes one more hour than Patrick to travel the same distance. What is John's average speed?

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Question 620224: Patrick travels from Greenville to Hightower at 65 mph in 6 hours. John takes one more hour than Patrick to travel the same distance. What is John's average speed?
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Multiply the first guy's time by his speed to get the distance travelled. Then divide the distance traveled by the second guy's time.

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