At 10:00 Philip started to cycle along the road from his house towards the city centre. He was cycling at a speed so that he would arrive at 11:00. When he was three-quarters of the way to the city centre he realised that he had forgotten his wallet so he increased his speed by 50% and cycled back home and then to the city centre. At what time did Philip arrive at the city centre? *

At 10:00 Philip started to cycle along the road from his house towards the city centre. He was cycling at a speed so that he would arrive at 11:00. When he was three-quarters of the way to the city centre he realised that he had forgotten his wallet so he increased his speed by 50% and cycled back home and then to the city centre. At what time did Philip arrive at the city centre? *

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter8: Rational Expressions And Equations

Section8.7: Solve Proportion And Similar Figure Applications

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