SOLUTION: A boat traveled 3 hours and covered 96 km. Later that day, the boat went another 80 km in 2.5 hours. Find the average speed of the boat.

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Question 851034: A boat traveled 3 hours and covered 96 km. Later that day, the boat went another 80 km in 2.5 hours. Find the average speed of the boat.

Answer by ramkikk66(644) About Me  (Show Source):
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A boat traveled 3 hours and covered 96 km. Later that day, the boat went another 80 km in 2.5 hours. Find the average speed of the boat. 
Solution:
Average speed = total distance travelled / total time taken

Total distance = 96 + 80 = 176 km
Total time = 3 + 2.5 = 5.5 hours

So average speed = 176+%2F+5.5+=+32 km / h.

Hope this helps :)

Cheers, Ramki.