SOLUTION: In a special triathlon, Betty swam 2 miles in 25 minutes, biked 30 miles in 45 minutes, and then ran 6 miles in 40 minutes. What was her "average" speed for the race?

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Question 836153:
In a special triathlon, Betty swam 2 miles in 25 minutes, biked 30 miles in 45 minutes, and then ran 6 miles in 40 minutes. What was her "average" speed for
the race?
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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TOTAL MILES=2+30+6=38 MILES
TOTAL TIME=25+45+40=110 MINUTES
38/110=.345 MILES PER MINUTE OR
.345*60=20.7 MILES PER HOUR ANS.