SOLUTION: I went on a trip that was a total of 300 miles. The first 100 miles I traveled at 60 mph. The other 200 miles I traveled at 65 mph. What is my average speed for the entire trip?

Question 980906: I went on a trip that was a total of 300 miles. The first 100 miles I traveled at 60 mph. The other 200 miles I traveled at 65 mph. What is my average speed for the entire trip?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
______________rate__________time__________distance
______________60____________(___)___________100
______________65____________(___)___________200
Total_______________________(____)__________300

RT=D relates rate, time, and distance for uniform travel rates.

Fill the missing expressions or values for the time cells; form the equation; solve; find the average speed or rate.

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miles per hour
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