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Mr. Thimas drove his old truck to the city at a rate of 40mi/hr and drove back home on the interstate at 60mi/hr. The total trip took 6 hours. How far is Mr. Thomas's home from the city
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\n" ); document.write( "Avg speed = 2*40*60/(40+60) = 48 mi/hr
\n" ); document.write( "6*48 = 288 miles RT, 144 miles each way
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