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A car goes 30 mph for 2 hours then 60 mph for 1 hour. What is the average speed?

A 40 mph
B 45 mph
C 50 mph
D 36 mph

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

Total distance = 30(2) + 60(1) = 120 miles. Total time = 3 hours. Average = 120/3 = 40 mph.

💡 Why is A) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "A car goes 30 mph for 2 hours then 60 mph for 1 hour. What is the average speed?" is Option A: 40 mph.

The other options — B) 45 mph, C) 50 mph, D) 36 mph — are incorrect for this SAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: Total distance = 30(2) + 60(1) = 120 miles. Total time = 3 hours. Average = 120/3 = 40 mph.

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