Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Section 6.6 - Rational Equations and Problem Solving - Exercise Set - Page 389: 40

Answer

$40.8 \text{ kilometers/hour}$

Work Step by Step

Let $x$ be the speed of Casper. Then $x+6$ is the speed of Cantador. Using $D=rt,$ then the conditions of the problem for Cantador is \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} 208=(x+6)t \\\\ \dfrac{208}{x+6}=t .\end{array} Using $D=rt,$ then the conditions of the problem for Casper is \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} 181.35=xt \\\\ \dfrac{181.35}{x}=t .\end{array} Equating the two equations of $t$ and using the properties of equality result to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} \dfrac{208}{x+6}=\dfrac{181.35}{x} \\\\ 208(x)=181.35(x+6) \\\\ 208x=181.35x+1088.1 \\\\ 208x-181.35x=1088.1 \\\\ 26.65x=1088.1 \\\\ x=\dfrac{1088.1}{26.65} \\\\ x=40.829268292682926829268292682927 .\end{array} Hence, the speed of Casper, $x,$ (rounded to the nearest tenth) is $ 40.8 \text{ kilometers/hour} .$
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