SOLUTION: how long does it take to go 60 miles driving 85MPH?

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Question 481259: how long does it take to go 60 miles driving 85MPH?
Found 2 solutions by rfer, ccs2011:
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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60/85=0.70 hrs= 42 minutes

Answer by ccs2011(207) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use the fact that:
Distance = Rate*Time
60+=+85%2AT
Divide by 85 on both sides
T+=+60%2F85+=+12%2F17
To determine how long in minutes, multiply by 60
T+=+60%2A%2812%2F17%29+=+42.35
So it takes about 42 minutes to drive 60 miles at 85mph