Ethan drove the first half of his trip's distance at an average rate of 60 miles per hour, and the second half at an average rate of 70 miles per hour. What was Ethan's average speed for the entire trip, in miles per hour? Select one answer A 65 B 64.6 C 65.4 D 65.8 E 64.2

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Ethan drove the first half of his trip's distance at an average rate of 60 miles per hour, and the second half at an average rate of 70 miles per hour. What was Ethan's average speed for the entire trip, in miles per hour? Select one answer

A 65

B 64.6

C 65.4

D 65.8

E 64.2

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