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| − | <math>\fbox{}</math> | + | Using the formula d=rt, and setting d=30 and r=x, we can easily see that the answer is <math>\fbox{D}</math>. |
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Latest revision as of 21:22, 12 April 2020
Problem
takes 
minutes less time than 
to travel a distance of miles. travels 
mile per hour faster than . If 
is 's rate of speed in miles per hours, then 's time for the distance is:
Solution
Using the formula d=rt, and setting d=30 and r=x, we can easily see that the answer is 
.
Note that the first sentence is irrelevant.
See also
| 1952 AHSC (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
| Preceded by Problem 31 |
Followed by Problem 33 | |
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