Distance traveled

Question

Reggie made a business trip of 228 miles. He averaged 62mph for the first part of the trip and 54mph for the second part. If the trip took 4 hours, how long did he travel at each rate?

Answer 1

I will set up the solution, but YOU do the calculations.

 

t = time travelling at 62 mph

4 - t = time travelling at 54 mph

 

62t + 54(4 - t) = 228

 

Solve for t in hours, and get 4-t in hours.