SOLUTION: I live 15 blocks from school (3/4 mile)I walk at a speed of 4 mph what is the latest time I can leave my home to make it to school by 10 am?

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Question 711827: I live 15 blocks from school (3/4 mile)I walk at a speed of 4 mph what is the latest time I can leave my home to make it to school by 10 am?
Answer by josmiceli(19441)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Let = time in hrs to get to school from home


hrs
min
10 AM minus 22.5 min is = 37.5 minutes
after 9 AM

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