SOLUTION: Sally traveled to NYC by car. Going there took 8 hours, and the return trip lasted 5 hours. Sally averaged a speed of 74 mph while returning. Find the average speed of the trip the

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Question 1082183: Sally traveled to NYC by car. Going there took 8 hours, and the return trip lasted 5 hours. Sally averaged a speed of 74 mph while returning. Find the average speed of the trip there.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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For the return trip:
+d+=+74%2A5+
+d+=+370+ mi
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And going there:
+370+=+s%2A8+
+s+=+46.25+ mi/hr