It is given that,
→ s1= 32 miles/h
→ s2 = 38 miles/h
Now t1 + t2 is,
→ 42 min
→ 42/60 hours
→ 7/10 hours
The formula we use,
→ Time = Distance/Speed
→ t = d/s
Then the total time is the,
Sum of time values to and from the town.
→ d/32 + d/38 = 7/10
→ d/16 + d/19 = 7/5
→ d{(1/16) + (1/19)} = 7/5
→ d(16 + 19) = (7/5) × (16 × 19)
→ 35d = 425.6
→ d = 425.6/35
→ d = 12.16
Hence, the distance is 12.16 miles.