Question 1144165
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The ratio of the two speeds is 80:44 = 20:11, and the distances are the same; therefore, the ratio of the times spent at the two speeds is 11:20.  So<br>
let 11x = time spent at 80mph
let 20x = time spent at 44mph<br>
The total driving time was 6.2 hours:<br>
{{{11x+20x = 6.2}}}
{{{31x = 6.2}}}
{{{x = 0.2}}}<br>
The driving time at 80mph was 11x = 2.2 hours, so the distance was 80*2.2 = 176 miles.<br>
or...<br>
The driving time at 44mph was 20x = 4 hours, so the distance was 44*4 = 176 miles.