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 273806: 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?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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D=RT
56=R(1.5+2)
56=R*3.5
R=56/3.5
R=16 MPH. IS THE BIKING AVERAGE SPEED.