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Set up an equation that can be used to solve the problem. Solve the equation and answer the question asked.
-During a hurricane evacuation from the east coast of Georgia, a family traveled 240 miles west. For part of the trip, they averaged 50 mph, but as the congestion got bad, they had to slow to 10 mph. If the total time of travel
Was 9 hours, how many miles did they drive at the reduced speed?


A) 57.5 miles
B) 62.5 miles
C) 47.5 miles
D) 52.5 miles

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