<PRE><B>Question 273804</B>
Danny took a 56 mile bicycle trip. 
He bicycled 1.5 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon.
 What was his average speed miles per hour?
:
Av speed = dist/total time
Av speed = {{{56/((1.5+2))}}}
Av speed = {{{56/3.5}}}
Av speed = 16 mph
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Check: 3.5 * 16 = 56 mi</PRE>