SOLUTION: I went on a trip that was a total of 300 miles. The first 100 miles I traveled at 60 mph. The other 200 miles I traveled at 65 mph. What is my average speed for the entire trip?

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Question 980906: I went on a trip that was a total of 300 miles. The first 100 miles I traveled at 60 mph. The other 200 miles I traveled at 65 mph. What is my average speed for the entire trip?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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______________rate__________time__________distance
______________60____________(___)___________100
______________65____________(___)___________200
Total_______________________(____)__________300

RT=D relates rate, time, and distance for uniform travel rates.

Fill the missing expressions or values for the time cells; form the equation; solve; find the average speed or rate.


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63%261%2F4 miles per hour