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a train traveled 92 miles in 2.5 hours before making an emergency stop. after the stop, it traveled 68 miles in 1.5 hours. find the train’s average speed. show your work. round your answer to the nearest
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a train traveled 92 miles in 2.5 hours before making an emergency stop. after the stop, it traveled 68 miles in 1.5 hours. find the train’s average speed. show your work. round your answer to the nearest tenth.

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Total distance=92 miles + 68 miles
=160 miles

Total time=2.5 hours + 1.5 hours
=4 hours

Speed=
(Distance)/(time)
Speed=
(160 miles)/(4 hours) =40 miles
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