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Chapter 2, Problem 7P
A person takes a trip, driving with a constant speed of 89.5 km/h, except for a 22.0-min rest stop. If the person’s average speed is 77.8 km/h, (a) how much time is spent on the trip and (b) how far does the person travel?
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