Jerry travels 8 miles at an average speed of 40 miles per hour, stops for 14 minutes, and then travels another 20 miles at an average speed of 60 miles per hour. What is Jerry’s average speed, in miles per hour, for this trip? Choose the correct option
A) 36
B) 42.5
C) 44
D) 50
E) 52.5
Total Time taken by jerry = (8/40)*60 Minutes + 14 Minutes + (20/60)*60 Minutes = 46 Minutes   36verage Speed = Total Distance / Total Time = (8+20) miles / (46/60)Hours = 28*60 / 46 = 36 Miles per hour   36nswer: option 36
<result>A</result>
Jerry travels 8 miles at an average speed of 40 miles per hour, stops for 14 minutes, and then travels another 20 miles at an average speed of 60 miles per hour. What is Jerry’s average speed, in miles per hour, for this trip?