Question 98334
Outside of town:
rate = 2
time = t
distance = 2t
Into town:
rate = 8
time = t - 2.5
distance = 8t - 20
The distances were equal ...
2t = 8t - 20
20 = 6t
10/3 = t
t - 2.5 = 5/6
TOTAL TIME = 10/3 + 5/6 = 20/6 + 5/6 = 25/6