SOLUTION: A train passes the first 110 miles in 3 hours and the next 240 miles at a rate of 60mph what is the average speed for the entire trip?

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Question 1143826: A train passes the first 110 miles in 3 hours and the next 240 miles at a rate of 60mph what is the average speed for the entire trip?
Answer by ikleyn(52786) About Me  (Show Source):
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The average speed is the total distance divided by total time, i.e %28110+%2B+240%29%2F%283+%2B+4%29 = 350%2F7 = 50 miles per hour.    ANSWER