On a 101-mile trip from Pensacola to Tallahassee, Florida, Shanna drove 8 miles per hour slower than she did on her 182- mile trip from Ocala to Orlando, Florida. The Tallahassee trip took 1 hour 40 minutes longer than the Orlando trip. How fast did Shanna drive on her Tallahassee trip? Express your answer in 2 decimal places.

On a 101-mile trip from Pensacola to Tallahassee, Florida, Shanna drove 8 miles per hour slower than she did on her 182- mile trip from Ocala to Orlando, Florida. The Tallahassee trip took 1 hour 40 minutes longer than the Orlando trip. How fast did Shanna drive on her Tallahassee trip? Express your answer in 2 decimal places.

Intermediate Algebra

19th Edition

ISBN:9780998625720

Author:Lynn Marecek

Publisher:Lynn Marecek

Chapter7: Rational Expressions And Functions

Section7.5: Solve Applications With Rational Equations

Problem 312E: Ronald can shovel the driveway in 4 hours, but if his brother Donald helps it would take 2 hours....

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