SOLUTION: john traveled 40mph for half of his jorney and the other half at 60mph what was his average speed? show me the steps please

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Question 628082: john traveled 40mph for half of his jorney and the other half at 60mph what was his average speed? show me the steps please
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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It depends on what you mean by "half of his jorney[sic]"

If you mean half the distance, then you get one answer, but if you mean half the time, you get another answer. So which is it?

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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