SOLUTION: The Davis family traveled 35 miles in 1/2 hour. If it is currently 2:00 P.M. and the family dsestination is 245 miles away, at what time will they arrive? Explain how you solved th

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Question 1129387: The Davis family traveled 35 miles in 1/2 hour. If it is currently 2:00 P.M. and the family dsestination is 245 miles away, at what time will they arrive? Explain how you solved the problem.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let +t+ = time it will take in hrs to
get to destination from 2 PM
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I have to assume that their average rate will not change
from the rate in 1st half hour
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+35%2F%281%2F2%29+=+70+ mi/hr
+245+=+70%2At+ mi
+t+=+3.5+ hrs
2:00 PM + 3.5 hrs = 5:30 PM