A driver covers 30% of his total route at 30 km/h and the remaining 70% at 42 km/h. What is his average speed for the full trip? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A driver covers 30% of his total route at 30 km/h and the remaining 70% at 42 km/h. What is his average speed for the full trip?
A. 40 km/h
B. 36 km/h
C. 38 km/h
D. 37.5 km/h
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Let total distance be 100 km. First section = 30 km; Time = 30 / 30 = 1 hour. Second section = 70 km; Time = 70 / 42 = 5/3 hours. Total time = 1 + 5/3 = 8/3 hours. Average speed = 100 / (8/3) = 300 / 8 = 37.5 km/h.

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A runner tracks a circular field loop course of radius 70 meters. If his speed registers at 20 m/s, find the total loop rounds completed by him in 2 minutes 12 seconds.
A. 6 rounds
B. 8 rounds
C. 5 rounds
D. 7 rounds

Correct Answer: Option A


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C. 12 km/h
D. 8 km/h

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