SOLUTION: A car drives 400 miles at 6 mph then 150 miles at 40 mph then 10 miles at 25 mph how long is the full driving time for the trip?

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Question 1070742: A car drives 400 miles at 6 mph then 150 miles at 40 mph then 10 miles at 25 mph how long is the full driving time for the trip?
Found 3 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathTherapy, Alan3354:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39623) About Me  (Show Source):
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RT=D, constant travel rate rule

%28400%2F6%2B150%2F40%2B10%2F25%29hours

400%2F6%2B15%2F4%2B2%2F5, LCD 60

4000%2F60%2B225%2F60%2B24%2F60

4249%2F60, the numerator is minutes

70.8%2Ahours
70 hours 49 minutes

Answer by MathTherapy(10555) About Me  (Show Source):
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A car drives 400 miles at 6 mph then 150 miles at 40 mph then 10 miles at 25 mph how long is the full driving time for the trip?
A car drives at 6 mph, and travels 400 miles? How unrealistic is that? And, with this RIDICULOUS info., do you really think my answer will be correct?

Think about it!!

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Probably doing 6 mi/hr in the left lane, too.