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jane took a train traveling at an average speed of 60mph from boston, MA, to washington D.C. the trip took 8 hours. for her trip back to boston, jane decides to take an express train that travels at an average speed of 75mph. how long will the trip home take?

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Answer:

6.4 hours

or 6 hours and 24 minutes

Explanation:

Going

Rate: 60

Time: 8

Distance: 480 (60 x8)

Coming

Rate: 75

Distance: 480 (the same as going)

time =
(480)/(75) = 6.4

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