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A car traveled 258 miles in 6 hours. What was the car's average speed?

  1. 34 m.p.h.

  2. 40 m.p.h.

  3. 43 m.p.h.

  4. 55 m.p.h.
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Explanation

Average speed is calculated by dividing total distance by total time. For this journey: 258 miles ÷ 6 hours = 43 miles per hour. This formula applies universally to calculate average speed when distance and time are known. The result of 43 m.p.h. represents the constant speed needed to cover 258 miles in 6 hours.

AI explanation

Average speed is total distance divided by total time: 258 miles ÷ 6 hours = 43 miles per hour. This straightforward division gives the constant equivalent speed that would cover the same distance in the same time.

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