Lisa averages 15 mi/h cycling to her school carrying her friend and 20 mi/h on the return trip alone. what is lisa's average speed for the entire trip rounded to the nearest tenth?

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Answer:

The average speed for the entire trip rounded to the nearest tenth is 17.5 mi/h.

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1 Explanation and Formula

Average speed is defined as the total distance divided by time. Average can be determined by this equation :

v = d/t

where v is average speed, d is distance and t is time.

From the question above, we know that :

the distance which Lisa traveled is the same so we can conclude that Lisa's average speed is

v = (v1 + v2) / 2

where v1 is average speed going to school and v2 is average speed on the return.

v1 = 15 mi/h

v2 = 20 mi/h

Step 2 Calculation

v = (v1 + v2)/2

v = (15 + 20)/2

v = 35 / 2

v = 17.5 mi/h

Hence, the average speed for the entire trip rounded to the nearest tenth is 17.5 mi/h

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