SOLUTION: Rakesh bikes the six miles to work at an average speed of 18 mph and bikes back at an average speed of 12 mph. What is his average speed for the whole trip?
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Question 913595: Rakesh bikes the six miles to work at an average speed of 18 mph and bikes back at an average speed of 12 mph. What is his average speed for the whole trip?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the time going and coming.
Divide the total distance by the total time.
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