SOLUTION: A car travels for 90 miles at an average speed 60mph. Due to traffic it then reduces its average speed to 30mph for a further 60 miles. How long does the journey take?
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Question 388224: A car travels for 90 miles at an average speed 60mph. Due to traffic it then reduces its average speed to 30mph for a further 60 miles. How long does the journey take?
You can put this solution on YOUR website! A car travels for 90 miles at an average speed 60mph. Due to traffic it then reduces its average speed to 30mph for a further 60 miles. How long does the journey take?
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Speed = 60 mph
distance = 90 miles
t=d/r
t=90/60
t=3/2 hours
= 1.5 hours
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speed = 30mph
distance = 60 miles
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t=d/r
t=60/30
t=2 hours.
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Total time = 1.5 hours + 2 hours
Total time = 3.5 hours.
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