SOLUTION: While travelling, John left destination A at 9 am. Driving until 7 pm, he travelled a total of 500 miles. The next day, John left at 9 am and drove until 5 pm, covering 270 miles.

SOLUTION: While travelling, John left destination A at 9 am. Driving until 7 pm, he travelled a total of 500 miles. The next day, John left at 9 am and drove until 5 pm, covering 270 miles.

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Question 864888: While travelling, John left destination A at 9 am. Driving until 7 pm, he travelled a total of 500 miles. The next day, John left at 9 am and drove until 5 pm, covering 270 miles.
What was the average speed for both days, while driving?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
10 hours 500
8 hours 270
18 hours 770
770/18 average speed.

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