Question

pete needs to be at work for 9 am. he leaves his hous at 7.30am and drives to the gym which is 12.5 miles away. pete spends 45 mins in the gym then drives the remaining 9 miles. What average speed in miles per hour must pete drive at to ensure he is not late for work?​

Answer 1

Answer:He should be driving at a speed of 28.7 mph in order to reach on time

Explanation:

As we all know that speed=distance/time

So he drives total of 21.5 miles

By adding 45 minutes to 7:30 we get 8:15

Still 45min.s are left.

So speed=21.5/0.75

Speed =28.7 mph

Answer 2

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He should be driving at the speed of 28. mph in order to reach on time.