Answer:
Average speed, v = 11.37 m/s
Explanation:
Given that,
The distance covered by the traveler, d = 217 miles = 349228 meters
Time taken, [tex]t = 8\ hours \ 32\ minutes =8\ h+\dfrac{32}{60}\ h=8.53\ h[/tex]
or t = 30708 s
We need to find the average speed for this trip. The average speed is given by :
[tex]v=\dfrac{d}{t}[/tex]
[tex]v=\dfrac{349228\ m}{30708\ s}[/tex]
v = 11.37 m/s
So, the average speed for this trip is 11.37 m/s. Hence, this is the required solution.
