A car covers a specific distance path at an average speed of 40 km/h and returns along the same course layout at 60 km/h. Find the average speed for the round journey. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A car covers a specific distance path at an average speed of 40 km/h and returns along the same course layout at 60 km/h. Find the average speed for the round journey.
A. 46 km/h
B. 48 km/h
C. 52 km/h
D. 50 km/h
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Average Speed = 2xy / (x + y) = (2 * 40 * 60) / (40 + 60) = 4800 / 100 = 48 km/h.

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A vehicle covers a certain distance at 48 km/h in 5 hours. How much time will it take to cover the same distance at 60 km/h?
A. 5.0 hours
B. 4.5 hours
C. 3.5 hours
D. 4.0 hours

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Distance = 48 * 5 = 240 km. New time required = 240 / 60 = 4 hours.

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A person covers a distance of 120 km at 30 km/h and another 180 km at 45 km/h. Find his average speed for the whole journey.
A. 42 km/h
B. 37.5 km/h
C. 40 km/h
D. 36 km/h

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Total distance = 120 + 180 = 300 km. Total time taken = 120/30 + 180/45 = 4 + 4 = 8 hours. Average speed = 300 / 8 = 37.5 km/h.

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A train passes a standing passenger in 8 seconds and crosses a 180-meter long platform in 17 seconds. Find the speed of the train.
A. 22 m/s
B. 18 m/s
C. 24 m/s
D. 20 m/s

Correct Answer: Option D


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Time taken to pass the platform alone = 17 - 8 = 9 seconds. Speed of train = 180 / 9 = 20 m/s.

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