document.write( "Question 990471: A scenic train ride up the mountain averages 80 miles per hour. The return train ride down the mountain averages 85 miles per hour. The total travel time is 6.6 hours. How long does each ride take? \n" ); document.write( "

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\n" ); document.write( "S=distance one way
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\n" ); document.write( " $\"%28S%2F80mph%29%2B%28S%2F85mph%29=6.6hrs\"$
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\n" ); document.write( " $\"S%2B%2880S%2F85mph%29=%2880mph%296.6hrs\"$
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\n" ); document.write( " $\"85S%2B80S=%2880mph%29%2885mph%296.6hrs\"$
\n" ); document.write( " $\"165S=44880\"$
\n" ); document.write( " $\"S=272mi\"$
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\n" ); document.write( "Ride up time=S/80mph=272mi/80mph=3.4 hours
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\n" ); document.write( "Return trip time=S/85mph=272mi/85mph=3.2 hours
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