SOLUTION: Allyson drove to the resort at an average speed of 60 mph, and drove the same route home at an average speed of 50 mph. If her return trip took 90 minutes, what was the total time

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Question 908215: Allyson drove to the resort at an average speed of 60 mph, and drove the same route home at an average speed of 50 mph. If her return trip took 90 minutes, what was the total time of Allyson’s round trip?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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50*1.5=x
x=75 miles
60x=75
x=75/60=1.25
90+75=165 min
1.25+1.5=2.75 hours 2 hr 45 minutes =165 min