SOLUTION: A plane set off to Miami at a speed of 288 mph. On the return flight of 8 hours, the plane cruises at 250 mph. How many hours long was the flight to Miami?

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Question 1117471: A plane set off to Miami at a speed of 288 mph. On the return flight of 8 hours, the plane cruises at 250 mph. How many hours long was the flight to Miami?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39623) About Me  (Show Source):
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Distance each way, 250%2A8=2000 miles


2000%2Fx=288

x%2F2000=1%2F288

x=2000%2F288

x=6.9444444

Trip going to Miami, 6 hours 57 minutes