Question

Lina’s average speed as she drove to the store was 12 miles per hour (lots of traffic). It took her 20 minutes to reach the store. How much distance did she travel.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step 1: The formula for distance is

Distance = Rate × Time

Total distance = 50 × 3 + 60 × 2 = 270

Step 2: Total time = 3 + 2 = 5

Step 3: Using the formula:

average speed formula

270/5 = 54