Problema Solution

The amount of time for a trip varies inversely as the speed traveled. A car reached its destination in 9 hours traveling at 60 mph. HWat must its speed be to get there in only 8 hours?

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Find "k" by substituting these numbers:

9 = k/60

k = 540


 

Equation: t = 540/s

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what must its speed be to get there in only 8 hours?

8 = 540/s

s = 540/8 = 135/2= 67.5 mph