document.write( "Question 523419: how far can a man drive out into the country at the average rate of 60 mph and return over the same road at the average rate of 45 mph if he travels a total of 7 hours? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #347310 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! The avg speed of the round-trip is \n" ); document.write( "2*60*45/(60+45) = 5400/105 = 360/7 mi/hr \n" ); document.write( "RT distance = (360/7)*7 = 360 miles \n" ); document.write( "One-way = 180 miles \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |