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A cyclist rides 24 km at 18 km/h, then 12 km at 24 km/h. What is the overall average speed?
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Overall Average Speed

Given Information

  • First leg: 24 km at 18 km/h
  • Second leg: 12 km at 24 km/h

Solution

Step 1: Find the time spent on each leg

Time = Distance ÷ Speed

  • First leg: 24 km ÷ 18 km/h = 1.33 h
  • Second leg: 12 km ÷ 24 km/h = 0.5 h
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