SOLUTION: miles traveled 490 miles at 70 mph and another 200 miles at 40 mph. how long did his trip take?

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Question 974025: miles traveled 490 miles at 70 mph and another 200 miles at 40 mph. how long did his trip take?

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Miles traveled
490 miles at 70 mph
time = 490/70 = 7 hours
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and another
200 miles at 40 mph
time = 200/40 = 5 hours
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How long did his trip take?
Ans: 7 + 5 = 12 hours
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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