Heavy traffic slows Luis to an average of 50 miles per hour while driving from Amarillo to Albuquerque, a distance of 284 miles. On the return trip, he averages 50 miles per hour. What was his total time for the trip? What is his average rate for the round trip? (Round your answers to one decimal place.)
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To calculate the total time for the trip, we need to divide the distance by the average speed. Total time = Distance / Average speed Total time = 284 miles / 50 miles per hour Total time = 5.68 hours Show more…
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