SOLUTION: A car travelled 78km between 1:00 pm and 2:30 pm what was its average speed

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Question 935149: A car travelled 78km between 1:00 pm and 2:30 pm what was its average speed
Answer by vicgonzerx(31) About Me  (Show Source):
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from formula
S=vt
S=distance traveled
v=average speed
t=time
time=1:00-2:30=1.5hrs
S=75km
so,,
78=v(1.5)
v=52km/hr