SOLUTION: Sam is driving from chicago to san francisco a distance of 2220 miles. He covers the first 192 miles in 4 hours. At this rate how long will the entire trip take?

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Question 604101: Sam is driving from chicago to san francisco a distance of 2220 miles. He covers the first 192 miles in 4 hours. At this rate how long will the entire trip take?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Rate: r = d/t = 192/4 = 48 mph

Time: t = d/r = 2220/48 = 46.25 hours