A group of hikers sets out going 10.0km [N], then 15.0km [E], then 4.0km [S]. The entire trip takes 4.00h. Determine the hikers' speed for the trip.   4 km/h       5.25 km/h       7.25 km/h       21.0 km/h       65.25 km/h

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A group of hikers sets out going 10.0km [N], then 15.0km [E], then 4.0km [S]. The entire trip takes 4.00h. Determine the hikers' speed for the trip.

 

4 km/h
 
 
 
5.25 km/h
 
 
 
7.25 km/h
 
 
 
21.0 km/h
 
 
 
65.25 km/h
 

 

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