SOLUTION: Danny took a 56 mile bicycle trip. He bicyled 1.5 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. What was his average speed miles per hour?

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Question 273804: Danny took a 56 mile bicycle trip. He bicyled 1.5 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. What was his average speed miles per hour?
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Danny took a 56 mile bicycle trip.
He bicycled 1.5 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon.
What was his average speed miles per hour?
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Av speed = dist/total time
Av speed = 56%2F%28%281.5%2B2%29%29
Av speed = 56%2F3.5
Av speed = 16 mph
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Check: 3.5 * 16 = 56 mi