Going downstream a boat covers 50 miles at a speed of 60 mph. While returning it takes 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the same distance. What is the average speed for the whole journey?

Going downstream a boat covers 50 miles at a speed of 60 mph. While re

1.	Going downstream a boat covers 50 miles at a speed of 60 mph. While returning it takes 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the same distance. What is the average speed for the whole journey?
A.	62 mph
B.	48 mph
C.	42 mph
D.	55 mph
Answer» C. 42 mph

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