A man covers 1/4 of his total journey at 20 km/h and the remaining 3/4 at 40 km/h. Find his average speed for the entire journey. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A man covers 1/4 of his total journey at 20 km/h and the remaining 3/4 at 40 km/h. Find his average speed for the entire journey.
A. 36.0 km/h
B. 30.5 km/h
C. 34.2 km/h
D. 32.0 km/h
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Let total distance be 80 km. First part = 20 km; Time = 20 / 20 = 1 hour. Remaining part = 60 km; Time = 60 / 40 = 1.5 hours. Total distance = 80 km, Total time = 2.5 hours. Average speed = 80 / 2.5 = 32 km/h.

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Two cars leave a location simultaneously at a right angle to each other. Their speeds are 36 km/h and 48 km/h respectively. Find the direct distance between them after 15 minutes.
A. 18 km
B. 15 km
C. 12 km
D. 20 km

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Time = 15 minutes = 0.25 hours. Distance covered by first car = 36 * 0.25 = 9 km. Distance covered by second car = 48 * 0.25 = 12 km. Since they travel at right angles, distance between them = sqrt(9^2 + 12^2) = sqrt(81 + 144) = sqrt(225) = 15 km.

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A. 10.8 seconds
B. 10 seconds
C. 12 seconds
D. 9 seconds

Correct Answer: Option A


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A. 55 km
B. 60 km
C. 45 km
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