A plane flies 400 km east in 2 hours and then 350 km north in 1 hour. What is the plane's average speed for the entire trip?
To find the plane's average speed for the entire trip, we need to calculate the total distance traveled and the total time taken.
Calculate the total distance:
Distance flown east: 400 km
Distance flown north: 350 km
Total distance:
Total Distance = 400km + 350km = 750km
Calculate the total time:
Time flying east: 2 hours
Time flying north: 1 hour
Total time:
Total Time = 2hours + 1hour = 3hours
Calculate the average speed:
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