SOLUTION: a scooterist drives at a speed of 40 km/hr and reaches his destination 5 minutes late. If he drives at a speed of 50 km/hr he reaches his destination 10 minutes early.How far is th
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Question 804109: a scooterist drives at a speed of 40 km/hr and reaches his destination 5 minutes late. If he drives at a speed of 50 km/hr he reaches his destination 10 minutes early.How far is the destination?
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a scooterist drives at a speed of 40 km/hr and reaches his destination 5 minutes late. If he drives at a speed of 50 km/hr he reaches his destination 10 minutes early.How far is the destination?
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letx=distance to destination
travel time=distance/speed
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arrive time at 40 km/hr=arrive time at 50 km/hr
x=200/4
x=50
distance to destination=50 km
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