SOLUTION: Bob was taking a 500-mile round trip. After driving for 5 1/2 hours at an average speed of 42 miles per hour, how many miles did he have left to drive?

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Question 7846: Bob was taking a 500-mile round trip. After driving for 5 1/2 hours at an average speed of 42 miles per hour, how many miles did he have left to drive?
Answer by mathwhiz(13) About Me  (Show Source):
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5.5 * 42 = 231
500 - 231 = 269
He has 269 miles left to drive.