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Question 616955: Lawanda and Betty both drive the same distance to the shore. By driving 15 miles per hour faster than Betty, Lawanda can get there in 3 hours while Betty takes 4 hours. How fast does each drive? Answer by vleith(2983) (Show Source):
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The two distances are the same, so
You are also told . So
So SpeedLawanda is 45+15 = 60.
Check your answer
is 3*60 = 4*45??