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Question : Direction: A train runs for 2 hrs at the speed of 40 km/h and then runs for 4½ hrs at the speed of 6 km/h and then runs for 3½ hrs, at the speed of 70 km/h. Find the average speed of the train.

 

Option 1: 59.5 km/h
 

Option 2: 80 km/h

Option 3: 56.87 km/h

 

Option 4: 57.1 km/h


Team Careers360 17th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 59.5 km/h


Solution : Average speed = Total distance covered ÷ Total time taken

Total distance covered:–
= {(2 × 40) + (9/2 × 60) + (7/2 × 70)} km
= {80 + 270 + 245} km
= 595 km

Total time taken:–
= 2 + 9/2 + 7/2
= (4 + 9 +7) ÷ 2
= 20 ÷ 2
= 10 hours

Therefore, average speed:–
= 595 ÷ 10
= 59.5 km/h

Hence, first option is correct.

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