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Paul took a 42-mile bicycle trip. He bicycled l 1/2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. What was his average speed in miles per hour? Answer: Dish soap comes in two sizes: 18 oz for 69 and 24 0z for $1.28. Which size is

Solution

Average speed = totl distance travelled/total time taken

=42/(1.5+2) = 42/3.5

=12 miles per hour