Question

Mrs. Oakes drove for 2 hours and went 50 miles. She then drove 3 more hours an

went 60 miles. What was her average speed for the whole journey?
Options
-22 miles per hour
-37 miles per hour
-42 miles per hour
-75 miles per hour
Can someone help me please

Answer 1

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Answer:

22 miles per hour

Explanation:

Her average speed for the journey is found by dividing the total distance by the total time:

(50 mi + 60 mi)/(2 h + 3h) = (110 mi)/(5 h) = 22 mi/h