If s represents the speed for the remainder of the trip, the total trip time is
1/25 + 2/s = 3/35
2/s = 3/35 - 1/25 (subtract 1/25)
2/s = (75 - 35)/(35*25) (compute the difference)
2/s = 8/175 (reduce the fraction)
s = 175/4 (multiply by 175s/8)
The man must average 43 3/4 mph the rest of the way.
1/25 + 2/s = 3/35
2/s = 3/35 - 1/25 (subtract 1/25)
2/s = (75 - 35)/(35*25) (compute the difference)
2/s = 8/175 (reduce the fraction)
s = 175/4 (multiply by 175s/8)
The man must average 43 3/4 mph the rest of the way.