SOLUTION: John can travel 56 mi on his motorcycle in the same time it takes roger to travel 21 mi on his hoveround. John can ride his bike 20 mph faster than roger rides his hoveround. Find

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Question 846155: John can travel 56 mi on his motorcycle in the same time it takes roger to travel 21 mi on his hoveround. John can ride his bike 20 mph faster than roger rides his hoveround. Find the speed of both John and Roger.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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(r+20)*t=56,
r*t=21
r = 12, t = 7/4 =1.75 hours
12 mph on the Hoveround
32 mph on the bike