SOLUTION: Charlie traveled 200 miles in 4 hours. If he continues traveling at the same speed, how long will it take him to travel 300 miles?

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Question 413134: Charlie traveled 200 miles in 4 hours. If he continues traveling at the same speed, how long will it take him to travel 300 miles?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

Let x represent time to travel 300 miles

Question Sets Up the Proportion

 200%2F4+=+300%2Fx         |Cross multiplying to solve

  200x = 1200

     x = 6 hr