A motorist drive 3 hours at 50 miles per hour and then drove another 5 hours at 66 miles per hour. What is the average speed for the entire trip?

Matt Seymour asked Sep 23, 2023

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Matt Seymour asked Sep 23, 2023

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Answer:

60 mph

Explanation:

Distance/Time = Speed

3*50 is 150

5* 66 is 330

150+330=480=Average Distance

3+5=8=Average Time

480/8=Speed

60=Speed

Trausti Thor answered Sep 27, 2023

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