Lesson: Challenging Problem Solving - 21t03

Rates: Average Rates And Combined Rates, Continued

Review the following average rate problem and then proceed to the task below.

Use the average rate formula to solve the question above. First try to find distance and rate for the first leg of the trip. Enter the correct values into the textboxes below, and then click Continue.

Distance 1: Time 1: _____

Now do the same for Distance 2 and Time 2.

Distance 2: Time 2: _____

Distance 2 is the return leg of the trip, so it too is equivalent to 90 miles. Time 2 is determined by dividing Distance 2 by the rate for that part of the trip:

 

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