SOLUTION: John is traveling to a meeting that is 28 miles away. He needs to be there in 30 minutes. How fast does he need to go to make it to the meeting on time?

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Question 63428: John is traveling to a meeting that is 28 miles away. He needs to be there in 30 minutes. How fast does he need to go to make it to the meeting on time?


Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
D=RT
28=R*.5
R=28/.5
R=56 MPH IS THE SPEED HE NEEDS TO ET THERE ON TIME.