A delivery car handles a total route profile of 360 km. It clears the first half stretch at 45 km/h and the second half at 90 km/h. Find the net average speed. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A delivery car handles a total route profile of 360 km. It clears the first half stretch at 45 km/h and the second half at 90 km/h. Find the net average speed.
A. 64 km/h
B. 68 km/h
C. 60 km/h
D. 56 km/h
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Average Speed = 2xy / (x + y) = (2 * 45 * 90) / (45 + 90) = 8100 / 135 = 60 km/h.

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