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Mr. Christopher went on a road trip in his car. In 1st hour, he travels 53 miles. In 2nd hour, he travels 50 miles, and in 3rd hour, he travels 47 miles before reaching to a gas station. On an average, the distance travelled by him in an hour is miles.

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Solution

Representing the distance covered by Mr. Christopher in each hour in the table below.
Distance Travelled on an Hourly Basis
Time Distance Covered (in miles)
1st hour 53
2nd hour 50
3rd hour 47

The average distance covered by Mr. Christopher in an hour
=Total distance covered (in miles)Total duration (in hours)
=53+50+473miles/hour
=1503miles/hour
=50miles/hour

On an average, the distance travelled by Mr. Christopher in an hour is 50miles.

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