SOLUTION: In a period of 3 h, a man walks 11 km north, turns around and walks 5 km south. Find his average speed in km/h?

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Question 843985: In a period of 3 h, a man walks 11 km north, turns around and walks 5 km south. Find his average speed in km/h?

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Average speed is distance traveled divided by time elapsed.
S=%2811%2B5%29%2F3=16%2F3 km/hr