SOLUTION: A train travels 240 miles at a speed of 80 miles/hour. On the way back the train slows down to 40 miles/hour. What is the overall time the train traveled

Question 815565: A train travels 240 miles at a speed of 80 miles/hour. On the way back the train slows down to 40 miles/hour.
What is the overall time the train traveled

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

  and 

  3hr + 6hr = 9hr, the overall time the train traveled

 

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