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When Lafayette led the column, the troops marched 24 miles in 6 hours. Then he left and the troops reduced their speed by 1 mile per hour. How long did it take them to march the last 18 miles.

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6 hours

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Answer:

6 Hours

Explanation:

When Lafayette led the column, the troops marched 24 miles in 6 hours.

Distance = 24

Time = 6

Speed = Distance/Time = 4

Then he left and the troops reduced their speed by 1 mile per hour.

Speed = 3

How long did it take them to march the last 18 miles.

Speed = 3

Distance = 18

Time = Distance/Speed = 6

6 Hours

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