document.write( "Question 920437: A trucker drove an average of 40 mph for the first 4 hours. for the next 6 hours which completed his route, he averaged 55mph, what is the average speed for the whole trip? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #558444 by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! A trucker drove an average of 40 mph for the first 4 hours. \n" ); document.write( " for the next 6 hours which completed his route, he averaged 55mph, \n" ); document.write( " what is the average speed for the whole trip? \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "From the information given, we can find the total distance and total time \n" ); document.write( "4(40) + 6(55) = 490 miles in 10 hrs \n" ); document.write( "Av speed = dist/time: \n" ); document.write( "av = \n" ); document.write( "av = 49 mph for the whole trip \n" ); document.write( " |