SOLUTION: It takes David 1 hour and 30 minutes to drive 63 miles what was his average speed?

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Question 1025120: It takes David 1 hour and 30 minutes to drive 63 miles what was his average speed?
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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Average speed is found by dividing the total distance by the total time...so we have
speed = 63 / 1.5 = 42 miles per hour