A car travels from A to B at a speed of 40 mph then returns, using the same road, from B to A at a speed of 60 mph. What is the average speed for the round trip?

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A car travels from A to B at a speed of 40 mph then returns, using the same road, from B to A at a speed of 60 mph. What is the average speed for the round trip?

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50mph since 40mph + 60mph = 100mph then divide it into 2 trips

100mph / 2 = 50mph

ANSWER: 50mph

Alp Mestanogullari answered May 13, 2019

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