SOLUTION: If you drive to Austin, Texas (300 miles) in 5 hours, but the return trip takes 7 hours. What is your average speed for the trip?

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Question 739682: If you drive to Austin, Texas (300 miles) in 5 hours, but the return trip takes 7 hours. What is your average speed for the trip?

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If you drive to Austin, Texas (300 miles) in 5 hours, but the return trip takes 7 hours. What is your average speed for the trip?
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600 miles/12 hr = 50 mi/hr

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