document.write( "Question 980606: Train passes the first 110 miles in 3 hour and the next 240 miles at the rate of 60 mph. What was the average speed of the train for the entire trip'
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Algebra.Com's Answer #601729 by macston(5194)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! At 60 mph, the 240 mile leg of the trip took 4 hours. \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "Total mileage=110 miles + 240 miles=350 miles \n" ); document.write( "Total time=3 hours + 4 hours= 7 hours \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "Average speed=distance/time=350 miles/7 hours=50 miles/hour \n" ); document.write( "ANSWER: The average speed was 50 MPH. \n" ); document.write( " |