Time, Speed & Distance · Question 6 · Medium
Rahul drives from Pune to Nashik at 40 km/h and returns along the same road at 60 km/h. What is his average speed for the round trip?
- 48 km/h
- 50 km/h
- 52 km/h
- 45 km/h
Answer and explanation
Answer: A. 48 km/h
Explanation: For equal distances, average speed = 2xy/(x + y) = 2 × 40 × 60 / 100 = 48 km/h.
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