SOLUTION: A Traveling salesperson averaged 42 miles per hour on a 233 mile trip. How many hours were spent on the trip?

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Question 389897: A Traveling salesperson averaged 42 miles per hour on a 233 mile trip. How many hours were spent on the trip?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,        

Let x represent  the number of hours

 D = r*t  OR D/r = t

 t = 233mi/42mph = 5.55 hrs.