His speed is 150/3=<<150/3=50>>50 mph

He was detoured 50*2=<<50*2=100>>100 miles

So that adds 100/50=<<100/50=2>>2 hours

So the total trip was 3+2=<<3+2=5>>5 hours

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John gets lost on his way home.  His normal trip is 150 miles and would take him 3 hours.  He ends up driving 50 miles out of the way and has to get back on track.  How long did the trip take if he kept the same speed?
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John gets lost on his way home.  His normal trip is 150 miles and would take him 3 hours.  He ends up driving 50 miles out of the way and has to get back on track.  How long did the trip take if he kept the same speed?
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