SOLUTION: A vehicle travels 24 km with a constant speed of 65 km/h and another 50 km with a constant speed of 80 km/h. What was its average speed?

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Question 1158287: A vehicle travels 24 km with a constant speed of 65 km/h and another 50 km with a constant speed of 80 km/h. What was its average speed?
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Total distance divided by total time.

Total distance: 24km + 50km = 74km.

Total time (hours): 24/65+50/80.

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