document.write( "Question 984809: Laura rode her bicycle at 15 miles per hour for 2 hours , and then 12 miles per hour for 1 hour . What was her average speed for the entire ride? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #605633 by macston(5194)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! . \n" ); document.write( "15 mph for 2 hrs=(15mph)(2hrs)=30 miles \n" ); document.write( "12 mph for 1 hr=(12mph)(1hr)=12 miles \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "Laura rode a total of (30mi+12mi=) 42 miles in 3 hours so: \n" ); document.write( "42mi/3hrs=14 mph \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "ANSWER: Laura's average speed was 14 miles per hour. \n" ); document.write( " |