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  • 1 year ago
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    You can actually do this in your head.  Speed = distance/time.

    How far did he go?40+180 = 220miles.

    How long did it take him? 40miles at 20mph takes 2hr and 180miles at 60mph = 3hrs

    2hr + 3hr = 5hr.

    220mi/5hr = 44mph

    Don't make it harder than it is.

  • ?
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    1 year ago

    40 miles at 20mph took 2hr

    180miles at 60mph took 3hrs

    220 miles took 5 hours, so average was 44 mph

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