Rational Functions HW2 - Word Problems You must use your understanding of rational functions, your understanding of rates and units, and basic
algebra skills to solve the following problems.
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1) Two math teachers come together and write math problems about fruit vendors. If Teacher A
can write 50 problems in 60 minutes and Teacher B can write 50 problems in 80 minutes, how
long would it take them to write 50 problems if they worked together?
2) A hiker averages 1.4 mph downhill on a mountain trail and 0.8 mph uphill. Find the total time
spent hiking in terms of the distance variable d. Remember: V = d/t.
3) The Boeing 737 is a large jetliner passenger plane. It cruises at a speed of 500 mph. On a normal
trip it flies the 3500 miles from NYC to London and the 3500 miles back for a total flight time of
14 hours. However, on its next trip it is caught in the polar jetstream, a fast river of air at high
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