Question: Steve traveled the first 2 hours of his journey at 40 mph and the last 3 hours of his journey at 60 mph. What is his average speed of travel for the entire journey?
Options:
(A) 53.33 mph
(B) 56.67 mph
(C) 52 mph
(D) 64 mph
(E) 66.67 mph Random thoughts:
Average Speed = Total distance/ Total time = (40 * 2 + 60 * 3)/(2 + 3) = 260/5 = 52 The final answer: (C).