A courier driver logs 3 hours at 50 km/h and the next 2 hours at 60 km/h. Find the combined average speed. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A courier driver logs 3 hours at 50 km/h and the next 2 hours at 60 km/h. Find the combined average speed.
A. 52 km/h
B. 56 km/h
C. 54 km/h
D. 55 km/h
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Distance 1 = 50 * 3 = 150 km. Distance 2 = 60 * 2 = 120 km. Total distance = 270 km. Total time = 5 hours. Average speed = 270 / 5 = 54 km/h.

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A cyclist rides from his village to town at 16 km/h and returns at 12 km/h. If the entire journey takes 7 hours, what is the distance from the village to the town?
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B. 42 km
C. 54 km
D. 48 km

Correct Answer: Option D


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A. 32 meters
B. 29 meters
C. 28 meters
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A motor car finishes a journey in 6 hours. It covers the first half of the distance at 40 km/h and the second half at 20 km/h. Find the total distance covered.
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Correct Answer: Option A


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