A car covers a total distance of 180 km. It travels the first half of the distance at 30 km/h and the second half at 60 km/h. Find the average speed for the full journey. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A car covers a total distance of 180 km. It travels the first half of the distance at 30 km/h and the second half at 60 km/h. Find the average speed for the full journey.
A. 45 km/h
B. 40 km/h
C. 50 km/h
D. 36 km/h
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Average Speed = 2xy / (x + y) = (2 * 30 * 60) / (30 + 60) = 3600 / 90 = 40 km/h.

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