SOLUTION: Tom drives 500 miles on the first day. On the second day, he drives twice as long and his average speed is 4/5 of that on the first day. How long does he drive on the second day?

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Question 357816: Tom drives 500 miles on the first day. On the second day, he drives twice as long
and his average speed is 4/5 of that on the first day. How long does he drive on the second day?

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om drives 500 miles on the first day.
On the second day, he drives twice as long and his average speed is 4/5 of
that on the first day.
How long does he drive on the second day?
:
2(4%2F5*500) = 800 mi