SOLUTION: Helen rode her bicycle for 2 hours at a constant speed of 6 km/h. She took the same route to come home, but increased her speed by 6 km/h. How far did she ride?
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Question 335516: Helen rode her bicycle for 2 hours at a constant speed of 6 km/h. She took the same route to come home, but increased her speed by 6 km/h. How far did she ride? Answer by nyc_function(2741) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Onward journey: D = rt = 6*2 = 12 km
NOTE: Increased speed on return journey doesn't change distance !
Final Answer: 24 km total
