SOLUTION: The time to drive from Gotham City to Farmville varies inversely with the average speed. If the drive takes 6.8 hours at 40 mph, then how long will it take at 61 mph? Round to the

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Question 149153: The time to drive from Gotham City to Farmville varies inversely with the average speed. If the drive takes 6.8 hours at 40 mph, then how long will it take at 61 mph? Round to the nearest tenth of an hour.
Answer by mangopeeler07(462) About Me  (Show Source):
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speed x hours=miles
miles/speed=time

40 x 6.8=272----------------------40 mph times 6.8 hours
272/61=4.5------------------------the result over 61 mph

4.5 hours.