if Drsuzuki rides his bike to his office, he averages 6 miles per hour. If he drives his car, he averages 12 miles per hour. His time driving is 1/2 hour less than his time bicycling.How far is his office?

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if Drsuzuki rides his bike to his office,  he averages 6 miles per hour. If he drives his car, he averages 12 miles per hour. His time driving is 1/2 hour less than his time bicycling.How far is his office?

king · Answer

1 mile

.sam. · Answer

Let t = time on the bike
Then (t-0.5) = time in the car

distance equation, Distance = Speed X time

car distance = bike distance
12(t-0.5) =6t

t = 1 hr

Find distance using time on the bike:
1* 6 = 6 miles