Calculus, 10th Edition (Anton)

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ISBN 10: 0-47064-772-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-47064-772-1

Chapter 2 - The Derivative - Chapter 2 Review Exercises - Page 183: 4

Answer

Cannot be 60 mph.

Work Step by Step

For the average velocity to be $60$ mi/h, the total time needs to be $\frac{120 \text {mi}}{60 \text{mi/h}} = 2 \text{h}$. In the first 100 miles, the car has already traveled for $\frac{100 \text {mi}}{50 \text{mi/h}} = 2 \text{h}$. Thus, the car has no time left to complete the final 20 miles to bring the average velocity to 60 mi/h.
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