SOLUTION: A family on vacation drove 200km in 2 hours and then travelled only 40km for the next hour due to construction. what was the family's average velocity the whole trip?
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Question 757791: A family on vacation drove 200km in 2 hours and then travelled only 40km for the next hour due to construction. what was the family's average velocity the whole trip?
Answer by knighty2002uk(39) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Velocity = Distance/time
Distance = 200+40 = 240km
Time = 2+1 = 3hrs
Velocity = 240/3 = 80kph
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