SOLUTION: A man rides at the rate of 11 miles an hour, but stops for 5 min to change horse at the end of every seventh mile. How long will be take to go a distance of 96 miles? (Approx)

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Question 972036: A man rides at the rate of 11 miles an hour, but stops for 5 min to change horse at the end of every seventh mile. How long will be take to go a distance of 96 miles? (Approx)
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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(96/7)*5=69 minutes
96/11*60+69=593 minutes
593/60=9.9=10hrs