Problema Solution

If shannon drives 40 miles per hour her trip lasts 30 minutes. If she drives 60 miles per hour how long will the same drive take her

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the average speed is inversely proportional with the time


t = the time it takes her to drive the distance with 60 mph


40*(30/60) = 60*t


by solving we find


t = 1/3 hr


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t = 60/3 min


t = 20 min


it will take her 20 min if she drives 60 mph.