Question

What is the average speed for the interval t=1 hour to t=3 hours

Answer 1

7.5 miles per hour

Explanation:

Average speed over the interval [1, 3] = (distance at 3 hrs -distance at 1 hr)/(3 hrs - 1 hr)

From the graph:

Distance at 3 hrs = 30 => (3, 30)

Distance at 1 hr = 15 => (1, 15)

Average speed = (30 - 15)/(3 - 1)

Average speed = 15/2

= 7.5

Therefore, average speed = 7.5 miles per hour