If Ying Zyiyu covers the first 200 miles of a trip going 50mph. and the last hundred going 40mph, what was his average speed for the entire trip?

Respuesta :

so, the first 200 miles were done at 50mph, how long did it take? well, 200/50, or 4hours

the last 100 miles were done at 40mph, how long did that take?  well, 100/40, or 2 hours and a half.

so.. Ying covered 300 miles in 4+2.5 hours or 300/6.5  is his average speed.

Answer:

46.15

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