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4 February, 00:49

On a trip, a student drove 40 miles per hour for

2 hours and then drove 30 miles per hour for

3 hours. What is the student's average rate of

speed, in miles per hour, for the whole trip?

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  1. 4 February, 00:58
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    34 miles per hour
  2. 4 February, 01:02
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    34 mph

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Average speed = total distance / total time

    Total distance = (40 * 2 + 30 * 3)

    = 170 miles

    Total time = 5 h

    So, avg speed = 170/5 = 34 mph
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