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document.write( "Avg RT speed = 2*40*25/(40+25) = 400/13 mi/hr<BR>\n" );
document.write( "6.5 hours driving<BR>\n" );
document.write( "d = r*t = (400/13)*(13/2) = 200 miles RT<BR>\n" );
document.write( "100 miles each way<BR>\n" );
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