document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=380202>Question 380202</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> A man drives to town 30 miles away at a speed of 45 mph and arrives in 40 mins. on his return he takes 60 mins. <BR>\n" );
document.write( "What is his average speed for the total trip?\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "What is his average speed for the total trip? \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Average speed = (total distance)/(total time)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Total distance = 60 miles<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Total time = 40 min + 60 min = 1 2/3 hrs<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Average speed = 60/(5/3) = 36 mph<BR>\n" );
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