How To Compute Average Speed?

Average speed = total distance ÷ total time

Use the same units for all distances and times

Add all distances traveled

Add all time intervals taken

Divide total distance by total time

For equal distances at different speeds, use average speed = 2v1v2 ÷ (v1 + v2)

For unequal segments, use average speed = (d1 + d2 + … ) ÷ (t1 + t2 + … )

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