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The Wilsons traveled the 2400 miles of Route 66 from Chicago,IL to Santa Monica, CA. If their total driving time was 50 hours, what was their average rate?

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Answer:

Total dist = 2400miles
Time taken = 50 hrs
Avg speed = 2400/50 = 48 mph
Ans= 48mph
User Erik Funkenbusch
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Answer:

48 miles per hour

Explanation:

If they traveled 2400 miles and the total driving time was 50 hours, divide 2400/50 in order to find how many miles they drove per hour.

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