
Calculate the average speed
In this example, someone travels from New York to Los Angeles
with an average speed of 90 miles per hour. On the way back, the
average speed is 75 miles per hour. What is the overall average
speed?
To calculate the average speed, the speed in each direction has
to be taken into consideration.
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To calculate the overall average speed:
1. In cell C2, enter 90.
2. In cell C3, enter 75.
3. In cell C4, type the following formula: =(C2+C3)/2.
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