A cyclist moves 30 km north in 2 hours and then 54 km south in the next 4 hours. What is the cyclist's average speed for the entire trip?
To find the cyclist's average speed for the entire trip, we need to calculate the total distance traveled and the total time taken.
Calculate Total Distance:
The cyclist travels 30 km north and then 54 km south.
Total Distance = 30km + 54km = 84km
Calculate Total Time:
Time for the first segment: 2 hours
Time for the second segment: 4 hours
Total Time = 2hours + 4hours = 6hours
Then, calculate average speed:
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