Question 128776
X/20+X/15=5 5/6
(15X+20X)/20*15=35/6
35X/300=35/6 NOW CROSS MULTIPLY.
6*35X=35*300
210X=10,500
X=10,500/210
X=50 MILES IS THE DISTANCE RITA ROAD INTO THE COUNTRY.
PROOF:
50/20+50/15=35/6
(50*15+50*20)/300=35/6
(750+1000)/300=35/6
1,750/300=35/6 NOW CROSS MULTIPLY
1,750*6=300*35
10,500=10,500