Question: On a cross-country trip, a couple drives 500 miles in 10 hours on the first day, 380 miles in 8 hours on the secon day, and 600 miles in 15 hours on the third day. What was the average speed for the whole trip?
Solution: The couple drove an overall 1480 miles in a 33 hour period. So their average speed for the whole trip would be
1480/33 =44.84 mph.
1480/33 =44.84 mph.