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document.write( "Average speed = (total distance)/(total time)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "35 mph for 35 miles takes 1 hr.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "50 mph for 100 miles takes 2 hr.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "53 mph for 53 miles takes 1 hr.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Average speed = (35+100+53)/(1+2+1) = 188/4 = 47 mph<BR>\n" );
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