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During an 8-hour trip, Brigitte drove 3 hours at 55 miles pe
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21 Mar 2020, 22:13
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During an 8-hour trip, Brigitte drove 3 hours at 55 miles per hour and 5 hours at 65 miles per hour. What was her average rate, in miles per hour, for the entire trip?
(A) 58.5
(B) 60
(C) 61.25
(D) 62.5
(E) 66.25
(A) 58.5
(B) 60
(C) 61.25
(D) 62.5
(E) 66.25
Re: During an 8-hour trip, Brigitte drove 3 hours at 55 miles pe
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03 Apr 2020, 16:03
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Total distance travelled in the trip = (3 x 55 + 5 x 65) miles = (165 + 325) miles = 490 miles
Total time taken to travel the distance = 8 hours
Average rate, in miles per hour = 490/8 miles per hour = 61.25 miles per hour
C is the correct answer.
Total time taken to travel the distance = 8 hours
Average rate, in miles per hour = 490/8 miles per hour = 61.25 miles per hour
C is the correct answer.
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27 Dec 2021, 15:11
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