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A truck driver drove 49 miles in 1 1/3 hours. What was the average speed, in miles per hour, for this trip?

A truck driver drove 49 miles in 1 1/3 hours. What was the average speed, in miles-example-1

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Answer:

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36(3)/(4)\ mph

Explanation:

The formula for average speed:


S_(average) = (distance)/(time)\\\\S = (49\ miles)/(1(1)/(3)\ hours)\\\\S = 36.75 = 36(3)/(4)\ mph

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