A man travels from Town X to Town Y at an average rate of 50 mph and returns at an average rate of 40 mph. He takes a 1/2 hour longer than he would take if he made the round trip at an average of 45 mph. What is the distance from Town X to Town Y?

Respuesta :

You need to write the equation out as you read it. D*(1/50) + D*(1/40) = 2D*(1/45) + 1/2. Solve for D

Answer:

1650 miles

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