Question

The roadtrip lasted for one entire day, with non-stop driving through the countryside. They drove day and night. If they traveled 1,440 miles in all, what was their average speed in miles per hour?

Answer 1

Answer:

their average speed was 60 mph

Step-by-step explanation:

1440 divided by 24 because there are 24 hours in a day = 60 so 60 mph

Answer 2

Answer:

60 mph

Step-by-step explanation:

There a 24 hours in a day.

If they drove for only one day, and traveled 1,440, then we would divide.

1440÷24=60

They would have to drive 60 mph to drive 1,440 miles in a day.

Note: mph = miles per hour