A car travels first half distance at 40 km/h and second half at 60 km/h. Average speed is MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A car travels first half distance at 40 km/h and second half at 60 km/h. Average speed is
A. 45 km/h
B. 48 km/h
C. 52 km/h
D. 50 km/h
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Average speed = 2v₁v₂/(v₁+v₂) = 2×40×60/(40+60) = 4800/100 = 48 km/h. Not arithmetic mean (50). For equal distances, harmonic mean of speeds. If times equal, arithmetic mean applies.

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