SOLUTION: john traveled 40mph for half of his jorney and the other half at 60mph what was his average speed? show me the steps please
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Question 628082: john traveled 40mph for half of his jorney and the other half at 60mph what was his average speed? show me the steps please
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It depends on what you mean by "half of his jorney[sic]"
If you mean half the distance, then you get one answer, but if you mean half the time, you get another answer. So which is it?
John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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