It took Joseph 30 minutes longer to drive 375 km from along the north shore of a river from Apex to Rounder than it took to return along the south shore, a distance of 420 km. On the return trip the highway was wider and in better condition, so he was able to average 10 km/h faster. What was his average speed on each part of the trip?

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Ih took Joseph 30 minutes longer to drive 375 km from along the north shore of a river
from Apex to Rounder than it took to return along the south shore, a distance of 420 km.
On the retum trip the highway was wider and in better condiftion, so he was able to
average 10 km/h faster. What was his average speed on cach part of the trip?
Transcribed Image Text:Ih took Joseph 30 minutes longer to drive 375 km from along the north shore of a river from Apex to Rounder than it took to return along the south shore, a distance of 420 km. On the retum trip the highway was wider and in better condiftion, so he was able to average 10 km/h faster. What was his average speed on cach part of the trip?
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