SOLUTION: If my roommate walks 3mph in 8 minutes to class, how long will it take me to walk to the same class walking 5mph?

SOLUTION: If my roommate walks 3mph in 8 minutes to class, how long will it take me to walk to the same class walking 5mph?

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Question 910377: If my roommate walks 3mph in 8 minutes to class, how long will it take me to walk to the same class walking 5mph?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Re TY
Yes, best to stick with what You know...
D = rt
3mph(8/60) = 24/60mi
5mph * t = 24/60
t = 24/300 =.08 hr 0r 4.8min
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