SOLUTION: justin rode his bike downhill to the park at 9 mph. on the return trip, he was only able to go 6 mph and it took him 6 hours to get home. how long did the trip to the park take

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Question 1069650: justin rode his bike downhill to the park at 9 mph. on the return trip, he was only able to go 6 mph and it took him 6 hours to get home.
how long did the trip to the park take justin?
Answer by ikleyn(52866) About Me  (Show Source):
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The return trip distance was 6 hours * 6 mph = 36 miles.

The trip to the park was the same 36 miles, and Justin speed was 9 mph in this way.

Hence, Justin spent 36%2F9 = 4 hours on his way to the park.