SOLUTION: Although Jane traveled at 65 miles per hour for the first 130 miles, the complete trip of 490 miles took 11 hours. What was her rate for the last 360 miles?

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Question 850767: Although Jane traveled at 65 miles per hour for the first 130 miles, the complete trip of 490 miles took 11 hours. What was her rate for the last 360 miles?
Found 2 solutions by Cromlix, ewatrrr:
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Time = Distance/Speed
Time = 130/65
Time = 2 hours
11 - 2 = 9 hours
Speed = Distance /Time
Speed = 360/9
Speed = 40 miles per hour.
Hope this helps.
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Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 

Hi,

Jane traveled at 65 miles per hour for the first 130 miles 130mi%2F%2865mph%29+=+2hr

11hr - 2r = 9hr

What was her rate for the last 360 miles 360mi%2F%289hr%29+=+40mph