SOLUTION: a car travels 100 miles in 2 hours and 30 minutes. What is its average speed

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Question 951591: a car travels 100 miles in 2 hours and 30 minutes. What is its average speed
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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2 hrs 30 min = +2.5+ hrs
ave speed = ( distance ) / ( time )
ave speed = +100+%2F+2.5+
ave speed = +40+ mi/hr