A train travels 240 km in 3 hours, then 180 km in 2 hours. What is its average speed for the entire trip? Show all steps and give the final answer.

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Answer

The average speed for the entire trip is 84 km/h.

Step-by-step solution

3 steps

Steps:

  1. Calculate the total distance traveled

    Total Distance = Distance 1 + Distance 2
    Total Distance = 240 km + 180 km
    Total Distance = 420 km

  2. Calculate the total time taken

    Total Time = Time 1 + Time 2
    Total Time = 3 hours + 2 hours
    Total Time = 5 hours

  3. Calculate the average speed

    Average Speed = Total Distance / Total Time
    Average Speed = 420 km / 5 hours
    Average Speed = 84 km/h

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