A cyclist rides 24 miles at 12 miles per hour, then 20 miles at 10 miles per hour. What is the average speed for the entire ride?
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Correct answer to question 175 (Arithmetic Reasoning): 11 miles per hour
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Add the total distance and total time before dividing. The legs take 2 hours and 2 hours, so 44 miles over 4 hours gives an average of 11 miles per hour.
Updated: November 2026
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