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==Problem 16==
 
==Problem 16==
 
Qiang drives <math>15</math> miles at an average speed of <math>30</math> miles per hour. How many additional miles will he have to drive at <math>55</math> miles per hour to average <math>50</math> miles per hour for the entire trip?
 
Qiang drives <math>15</math> miles at an average speed of <math>30</math> miles per hour. How many additional miles will he have to drive at <math>55</math> miles per hour to average <math>50</math> miles per hour for the entire trip?
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<math>\textbf{(A) }45\qquad\textbf{(B) }62\qquad\textbf{(C) }90\qquad\textbf{(D) }110\qquad\textbf{(E) }135</math>
 
<math>\textbf{(A) }45\qquad\textbf{(B) }62\qquad\textbf{(C) }90\qquad\textbf{(D) }110\qquad\textbf{(E) }135</math>
  

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Problem 16

Qiang drives $15$ miles at an average speed of $30$ miles per hour. How many additional miles will he have to drive at $55$ miles per hour to average $50$ miles per hour for the entire trip?

$\textbf{(A) }45\qquad\textbf{(B) }62\qquad\textbf{(C) }90\qquad\textbf{(D) }110\qquad\textbf{(E) }135$

Solution 1

See Also

2019 AMC 8 (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
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Problem 15
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Problem 17
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