Monday, November 29, 2010

How does speed affect driving times?

Welcome Back!

Today in class we investigated a common question many drivers find themselves pondering, particularly when covering large distances: "How much time can I save if I drive faster?"(of course, drivers are also weighing out the costs of safety and potential speeding tickets when considering driving above the speed limit, while we in class today are solely focusing on the impact of speed on driving time). With 42.2 million Americans traveling over the Thanksgiving break, this problem offered a particularly timely application of studying patterns.

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