SOLUTION: Chelsea drove 300 miles north, average 55 she slowed down get average 15 mph, if the trip takes 6 hours at how many miles did she drive reduced?

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Question 863633: Chelsea drove 300 miles north, average 55 she slowed down get average 15 mph, if the trip takes 6 hours at how many miles did she drive reduced?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Chelsea drove 300 miles north, average 55 she slowed down get average 15 mph, if the trip takes 6 hours at how many miles did she drive reduced?
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Time at 55 mph:: 300/55 = 5.45 hours
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Time at 15 mph: (6-5.45) = 0.55 hrs
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Distance at reduced speed:: 0.55*15 = 8.25 miles
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Stan H.