SOLUTION: A horse traveled 9 miles at an average speed of 15 mph. On the return trip it traveled 3 mph slower. How long did the return trip take?
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Question 1069510: A horse traveled 9 miles at an average speed of 15 mph. On the return trip it traveled 3 mph slower. How long did the return trip take? Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! A horse traveled 9 miles at an average speed of 15 mph. On the return trip it traveled 3 mph slower. How long did the return trip take?
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9 miles at 12 mi/hr
d = r*t
t = d/r