SOLUTION: Distance and time: a bicyclist rides uphill at 10 miles per hour for 5 miles and then rides downhill at 20 miles per hour for 5 miles. What is the bicyclist's average speed?

Algebra ->  Rectangles -> SOLUTION: Distance and time: a bicyclist rides uphill at 10 miles per hour for 5 miles and then rides downhill at 20 miles per hour for 5 miles. What is the bicyclist's average speed?      Log On


   



Question 485070: Distance and time: a bicyclist rides uphill at 10 miles per hour for 5 miles and then rides downhill at 20 miles per hour for 5 miles. What is the bicyclist's average speed?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Avg = 2*10*20/(10 + 20) = 400/30
= 40/3 mi/hr
13.333... mi/hr