SOLUTION: The first 200 miles of the trip was covered in 8 hours. If the speed is doubled, how many miles can be covered in the next 6 hours?

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Question 342354: The first 200 miles of the trip was covered in 8 hours. If the speed is doubled, how many miles can be covered in the next 6 hours?
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
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D = rt
200 = 8r
200/8 = r
25 = r
If 25 is doubled, how many miles in 6 hours?
D = rt
D = 2(25)(6)
D = 50*6
D = 300 miles