SOLUTION: I live 15 blocks from school (3/4 mile)I walk at a speed of 4 mph what is the latest time I can leave my home to make it to school by 10 am?

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Question 711827: I live 15 blocks from school (3/4 mile)I walk at a speed of 4 mph what is the latest time I can leave my home to make it to school by 10 am?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+d+=+r%2At+
Let +t+ = time in hrs to get to school from home
+3%2F4+=+4%2At+
+t+=+%28+3%2F4%29+%2F+4+
+t+=+3%2F8+ hrs
+%283%2F8%29%2A60+=+22.5+ min
10 AM minus 22.5 min is +60+-+22.5+ = 37.5 minutes
after 9 AM