George drives to work at a rate of 25 mph and cycles home after school at a rate of 10 mph. It takes him 36 minutes more to cycle home than to drive to school. How far is George's school from his home?

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Answer:

25h = 10(h + .6)

25h = 10h + 6

15h = 6, so h = 2.5 hours

(25 mph)(2.5 hours) = 62.5 miles

BankZ answered Oct 4, 2024