SOLUTION: It took Steve 6 hours to drive to his cousins at a velocity of 90 km/h. If he wants to take 8 hours to make the return trip home , how fast should he drive?

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Question 736842: It took Steve 6 hours to drive to his cousins at a velocity of 90 km/h. If he wants to take 8 hours to make the return trip home , how fast should he drive?
Answer by lenny460(1073) About Me  (Show Source):
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It took Steve 6 hours to drive to his cousins at a velocity of 90 km/h. If he wants to take 8 hours to make the return trip home, how fast should he drive ?


90 * 6 = 540 miles
The distance is 540 miles.
Therefore:
540 / 8 = 67.5 km/h

Steve should drive at 67.5 km/h





Lennox Obuong
Algebra Tutor
Nairobi, Kenya