document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1124070>Question 1124070</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> To get from A to B, the train average 140 MPH, on the way back it averages 110 MPH. The total roundtrip took 6 hours, how long did it take to go from A to B? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Here is a completely different way to solve the problem than shown by the other tutor.<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "The ratio of speeds going and returning is 140:110 = 14:11.<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "Since the distances are the same, the ratio of times is 11:14.<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "So the amount of time going from A to B is 11/25 of the total of 6 hours:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "6*(11/25) = 66/25 hours.<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "Try both methods and see what works best for you.<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "Better yet, think about other ways to solve the problem and see if you find a way that is even easier for you. </SPAN>\n" );
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