SOLUTION: Suppose you drive for 60 miles at 60 miles per hour, then for 60 miles at 30 miles per hour. In miles per hour,what is your average velocity?

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Question 851544: Suppose you drive for 60 miles at 60 miles per hour, then for 60 miles at 30 miles per hour. In miles per hour,what is your average velocity?
Answer by JulietG(1812) About Me  (Show Source):
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How many miles did you drive in total? 60 + 60 = 120
How long did you travel? 60/60 + 60/30, or 1 + 2 = 3 hours
Divide 120 by 3 to get 40mph.