SOLUTION: a man walking with a speed of 5 km/hr reached his target 5 minutes late. if he walks at a speed of 6 km/hr, he reached on time. find the distance of his target from his house?

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Question 630234: a man walking with a speed of 5 km/hr reached his target 5 minutes late. if he walks at a speed of 6 km/hr, he reached on time. find the distance of his target from his house?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
a man walking with a speed of 5 km/hr reached his target 5 minutes late.
if he walks at a speed of 6 km/hr, he reached on time
Note: D = rt (distance the same both ways)
Question states*** takes 5min longer at 5kmph

t = 5/12 hr and D =
and...

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