SOLUTION: A cyclist travels 2/3 of his journey at the average speed of 12 miles per hour. He then travels the remaining 30 miles of his journey in 3 hours. How long does his trip take?

Question 934970: A cyclist travels 2/3 of his journey at the average speed of 12 miles per hour. He then travels the remaining 30 miles of his journey in 3 hours. How long does his trip take?
Answer by vicgonzerx(31) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
S=TOTAL DISTANCE TRAVELED
S-2/3S=30
S=90MILES
SO, 2/3S=60MILES
SOLVE FOR TIME TRAVELED WITH IN 60 MILES @ 12MILES/HR
DISTANCE=VELOCITY X TIME
T=S/V
T=60/12
T=5HRS
TOTAL TIME OF JOURNEY =5+3=8HRS.....ANSWER
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