A merchant van covers 120 km at 40 km/h, 180 km at 60 km/h and 100 km at 50 km/h. Find the net average speed. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A merchant van covers 120 km at 40 km/h, 180 km at 60 km/h and 100 km at 50 km/h. Find the net average speed.
A. 48 km/h
B. 50 km/h
C. 54 km/h
D. 52 km/h
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Total distance = 120 + 180 + 100 = 400 km. Total time = (120/40) + (180/60) + (100/50) = 3 + 3 + 2 = 8 hours. Average speed = 400 / 8 = 50 km/h.

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