A man traveled to his country home, a distance of 150 miles, and then back. His average rate of speed going was 50 miles an hour and his average return speed was 30 miles an hour. His average rate of speed for the entire trip was

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anonymous · Answer

I dont know if this is the right answer but..
2(50)(30)/(50+30)=300/80=3.75mph
Please help!

dumbcow · Answer

pretty close... it should be "3000" on top

3.75 mph is walking slow :)

anonymous · Answer

ohh.. i multiplied wrong. thanks

dumbcow · Answer

yw