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Marty went on a bike ride to the store 8 miles away. If it took Marty 34 of an hour to get there and 12 of an hour to get back, what was his average rate of speed (miles per hour) for the entire trip? (Hint: To find the average, divide the total distance by the total duration.)

User Chere
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Answer:

12.80 mph

Explanation:

User Ivo P
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Answer:

13.34mph

Explanation:

8m/.75h=10.67mph

8m/.5h=16mph

10.67+16=26.67/2=13.335mph

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