document.write( "Question 1186711: 8. You jog at 9.1 km/h for 5.0 km, then you jump into a car and drive an additional 13 km. With what average speed must you drive your car if your average speed for the entire 18 km is to be 25 km/h? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #817668 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! You jog at 9.1 km/h for 5.0 km, then you jump into a car and drive an additional 13 km. With what average speed must you drive your car if your average speed for the entire 18 km is to be 25 km/h? \n" ); document.write( "--------------- \n" ); document.write( "5 km at 9.1 km/hr takes 5/9.1 hours. \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "18 km (5+13) at 25 km/hr takes 18/25 hours. \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "5/9.1 = ~ 0.54945 hours \n" ); document.write( "18/25 = 0.72 hours \n" ); document.write( "---- \n" ); document.write( "0.72 - 0.54945 = 0.17055 hours to travel 13 km. \n" ); document.write( "13/0.17055 = ~76.22 km/hr \n" ); document.write( " |