Question

Starting at home, Umaima traveled uphill to the gift store for 45 minutes at just 8 mph. She then traveled back home along the same path downhill at a speed of 24 mph. What is her average speed for the entire trip from home to the gift store and back?

Answer 1

Answer: 16 mph

Explanation:

To find the average, you add up all the relevant numbers and then divide by how many numbers you have. In this case, it would be (8+24)/2. That equals 16, so the answer is 16 mph.