Question

The time t required to drive a certain distance varies inversely with the speed r. If it takes 12 hours to drive the distance at 60 miles per hour, how long will it take to drive the same distance at 85 miles per hour?

Answer 1

@SolomonZelman @ganeshie8 @abb0t

Answer 2

@Hero @myininaya

Answer 3

\[\frac{ 60 }{ 12 }=\frac{ 85 }{ t }\]
i believe you have to set up a proportion like this then solve

Answer 4

@elementwielder well t=17?

Answer 5

yes that is the answer

Answer 6

This is how you solve this question: \[12 * 60 = 720\]
\[\frac{ 720 }{ 85 } = 8.47...\]