Question

Bill started from his home and cycled 6 kilometers due west to meet his friend. From there, he rode another 8 kilometers due south to a book store. After buying some books, he rode another 3 kilometers due east to a florist and then rode another 4 kilometers due north to take a lunch break at the park. He took exactly 3 hours to get from home to the park. What are Bill's average speed and average velocity?

Answer 1

His average speed is 7 km/hr, and his average velocity is 1.67 km/hr to the southwest.