A person takes a trip, driving with a constant speed of 89.5 km/h, except for a 22 minute rest stop. If the persons average speed is 77.8 km/h how much time is spent on the trip and what distance did they travel?

A person takes a trip, driving with a constant speed of 89.5 km/h, except for a 22 minute rest stop. If the persons average speed is 77.8 km/h how much time is spent on the trip and what distance did they travel?

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