SOLUTION: A motorist leaves his home and drives his vehicle at a rate of 40 miles per hour. His vehicle breaks down and he walks the same route back to his house at a rate of 5 miles per hou

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Question 920356: A motorist leaves his home and drives his vehicle at a rate of 40 miles per hour. His vehicle breaks down and he walks the same route back to his house at a rate of 5 miles per hour. What is the average rate he was travelling for both trips?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Not enough info. We need enough info to be able to calculate the total time and the total distance