SOLUTION: a train traveled from one city to another in 5 hours at a speed of 60 mph. on the return trip it took them 4 hours what was the mph on the return trip
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Question 734600: a train traveled from one city to another in 5 hours at a speed of 60 mph. on the return trip it took them 4 hours what was the mph on the return trip Answer by lenny460(1073) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! A train traveled from one city to another in 5 hours at a speed of 60 mph. On the return trip it took them 4 hours. What was the mph on the return trip ?
5 * 60 = 300 miles
The distance between the two cities is 300 miles.
The return trip took them 4 hours.
Therefore:
300/4 = 75
Answer:
75 mph
