SOLUTION: Driving at the same speed each trip, Rowena took 2 hours longer to travel 300 miles than it took to travel 200 miles. How long did it take her on the 300 mile trip? A)5Hours B)6Ho

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Question 1003221: Driving at the same speed each trip, Rowena took 2 hours longer to travel 300 miles than it took to travel 200 miles. How long did it take her on the 300 mile trip?
A)5Hours B)6Hours C)7Hours D)8Hours

Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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If it took her two hours to cover the additional 100 miles, then her speed must be 50 miles an hour...if so, then 300 miles takes 300/50 = 6 hours.
Choice B.