SOLUTION: Suppose you drive for 60 miles at 60 miles per hour, then for 60 miles at 30 miles per hour. In miles per hour,what is your average velocity?

SOLUTION: Suppose you drive for 60 miles at 60 miles per hour, then for 60 miles at 30 miles per hour. In miles per hour,what is your average velocity?

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Question 851544: Suppose you drive for 60 miles at 60 miles per hour, then for 60 miles at 30 miles per hour. In miles per hour,what is your average velocity?
Answer by JulietG(1812) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How many miles did you drive in total? 60 + 60 = 120
How long did you travel? 60/60 + 60/30, or 1 + 2 = 3 hours
Divide 120 by 3 to get 40mph.
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