2007 AMC 12A Problems/Problem 4
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?
Solution
![\[16 \cdot \frac{30}{60}+4\cdot\frac{90}{60}=14\]](http://latex.artofproblemsolving.com/1/0/f/10f984f12d433181bf4e70d5aba17bf45718855a.png)
![\[\frac{14}2=7\Rightarrow\boxed{A}\]](http://latex.artofproblemsolving.com/e/c/8/ec8d365a6c0eb1087db3b2f36dbfb57ab28a2d4d.png)
See also
| 2007 AMC 12A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | |
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