a family began a trip of 552 miles 7 am. they arrive at their final destination at 6 pm. if they took 3 "15 min" breaks and a 45 min lunch. what was their average driving rate?

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a family began a trip of 552 miles 7 am. they arrive at their final destination at 6 pm. if they took  3 "15 min" breaks and a 45 min lunch. what was their average driving rate?

directrix · Answer

It looks as if the family was on the trip for 11 hours. How much of those 11 hours was spent on a break and for lunch. That should give the family's driving time?

anonymous · Answer

i got 58.1

anonymous · Answer

552/9.5

directrix · Answer

I got 9.5 hours of driving time, too. Distance divided by time is average rate, I think. I see you've done that. I concur with the 58.1 miles per hour.

anonymous · Answer

ok great thanks

directrix · Answer

You did the work. It's a great feeling, isn't it?

anonymous · Answer

yes it is lol im tired as i dont know what right now though i have done way too much math for 7 hours straight now