SOLUTION: During the first 20 miles of a 50 mile bicycle race, Roger's average speed was 16 mi/h. What must his average speed be during the remainder of the race if he is to finish the race

Question 540666: During the first 20 miles of a 50 mile bicycle race, Roger's average speed was 16 mi/h. What must his average speed be during the remainder of the race if he is to finish the race in less than 2.5 hours?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
His time for the 1st 20 miles was

hrs
He needs to finish in less than
hrs
also
mi
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His speed must be greater than 24 mi/hr
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