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2002 AMC 10A Problem 12

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2002 AMC 10A Problem 12AMC 10 Step by Step

Name: Date: September 13, 2026

Linear Equations & Word Problems · difficulty 2 of 5 · about 3 min · position P11-15

Mr. Earl E. Bird gets up every day at 8:00 AM to go to work. If he drives at an average speed of 40 miles per hour, he will be late by 3 minutes. If he drives at an average speed of 60 miles per hour, he will be early by 3 minutes. How many miles per hour does Mr. Bird need to drive to get to work exactly on time?

A)
$45$
B)
$48$
C)
$50$
D)
$55$
E)
$58$

2002 AMC 10A Problem 12

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