SOLUTION: How do I figure out how to solve this problem: It takes 2 hours to travel 80 miles. How much time will it take to travel 80 miles if you are going 10 miles per hour faster?

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Question 466297: How do I figure out how to solve this problem:
It takes 2 hours to travel 80 miles. How much time will it take to travel 80 miles if you are going 10 miles per hour faster?

Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
80/2=40 mph
80/50=1.6 hrs=1 hr 36 min