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A motorcyclist traveled at a rate of 60 miles per hour for 3 hours, then took a break for lunch for 45 minutes. She then traveled for another amount of time at 60 miles per hour before reaching her destination. If she traveled a total of 270 miles, and left at 9:30 a.m., at what time did she arrive at her destination?

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Answer:

2:45 p.m.

Explanation:

60 miles per hour for 3 hours

time: 12:30

miles driven: 180

45 minutes for lunch

time: 1:15

miles driven: 180

60 miles an hour till she hits 270

270-180=90

90 miles = 1.5 hours of driving

1.5 hours plus 1:15 = 2:45

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