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2007 AMC 12A Problems/Problem 4

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Problem

Kate rode her bicycle for 30 minutes at a speed of 16 mph, then walked for 90 minutes at a speed of 4 mph. What was her overall average speed in miles per hour?

\mathrm{(A)}\ 7\qquad \mathrm{(B)}\ 9\qquad \mathrm{(C)}\ 10\qquad \mathrm{(D)}\ 12\qquad \mathrm{(E)}\ 14

Solution

  • 16 \cdot \frac{30}{60}+4\cdot\frac{90}{60}=14
  • \displaystyle \frac{14}2=7

See also

2007 AMC 12A (ProblemsResources)
Preceded by
Problem 3
Followed by
Problem 5
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