Q.

A car covers 4 successive 3 km stretches at the speed of 10 kmph, 20 kmph, 30 kmph and 60 kmph respectively. Its average speed is:

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a

35 kmph

b

25 kmph

c

30 kmph

d

20 kmph

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Distance is same in all the four stretches. Let the distance be 120 km (LCM of 10, 20, 30 and 60)

Time at 10 kmph speed  =12010=12hr

Time at 20 kmph speed  =12020=6hr

Time at 30 kmph speed =12030=4hr

Time at 60 kmph speed =12060=2hr

Total time =12+6+4+2=24hrs.

Total distance=120 x 4=480 km.

 Average speed = Total distance  Total time =48024=20km/h 

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A car covers 4 successive 3 km stretches at the speed of 10 kmph, 20 kmph, 30 kmph and 60 kmph respectively. Its average speed is: