SOLUTION: suppose your family drove 480 miles. if your parents drove 60 mph for half the distance and 80 mph for half the trip and you never stopped, how many hours would the trip take.

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Question 938778: suppose your family drove 480 miles. if your parents drove 60 mph for half the distance and 80 mph for half the trip and you never stopped, how many hours would the trip take.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Watch Units: HUGE Hint for Set Up: mph = mi/hr
240mi%2F%2860mi%2Fhr%29 = 4hr and 240mi%2F%2880mi%2Fhr%29 = 3hr
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4hr + 3hr = 7hr