SOLUTION: A train travels 240 miles at a speed of 80 miles/hour. On the way back the train slows down to 40 miles/hour. What is the overall time the train traveled

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Question 815565: A train travels 240 miles at a speed of 80 miles/hour. On the way back the train slows down to 40 miles/hour.
What is the overall time the train traveled

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,
240mi%2F80mph+=+3hr and 240mi%2F40mph+=+6hr
3hr + 6hr = 9hr, the overall time the train traveled