On Time When Kyle drives to work at an average speed of 48 miles per hour, he arrives 9 minutes late. When he drives to work at an average speed of 64 miles per hour, he arrives 9 minutes early. At what average speed should Kyle travel in order to arrive at work exactly on time?
January 24, 2005
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