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A man can cover a distance in 1hr 24min by covering 2/3 of the distance at 4 mph and the rest at 5mph. What is the total distance to be covered?
we start by determining 2/3 of the time. This is given by:
(2/3)x1.4 = (42/45)hrs
we determine the distance covered during this time which is given by:
(42/45)x4 = 3.7miles
we then determine the time that he traveled at 5mph. this is given by:
(1/3)x1.4 = (7/15)hrs
we determine the distance that he traveled at 5mph. this is given by:
(7/15)x5 = 2.3miles
we add the two distances to find the total distance that he traveled. This is given by:
2.3+3.7 = 6miles
the total distance that the man traveled was 6 miles.