To find the average time it took Mia to solve each problem, we divide the total time by the number of problems:

$\frac{49 \text{ minutes}}{14 \text{ problems}} = 3.5 \text{ minutes per problem}$

Thus, Mia took 3.5 minutes per problem on average.

Would you like a more detailed breakdown?

Here are some related questions to explore:

1. If Mia had 20 problems instead, how long would she take at the same rate?
2. How many problems could Mia solve in 60 minutes at the same rate?
3. If another student takes 5 minutes per problem, how long would they take for 14 problems?
4. If Mia improves and takes only 3 minutes per problem, how much time does she save on 14 problems?
5. What fraction of an hour does it take Mia to solve one problem?

Tip: When dealing with averages, always divide the total amount by the total count to find the per-unit value!