A man covers a certain distance by car driving at 40 km/h and returns back to the starting point riding on a scooter at 10 km/h. Find his average speed for the whole journey. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A man covers a certain distance by car driving at 40 km/h and returns back to the starting point riding on a scooter at 10 km/h. Find his average speed for the whole journey.
A. 16 km/h
B. 20 km/h
C. 25 km/h
D. 30 km/h
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
When equal distances are covered at two different speeds x and y, Average Speed = 2xy / (x + y). Here, Average Speed = (2 * 40 * 10) / (40 + 10) = 800 / 50 = 16 km/h.

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A. 15 km/h
B. 17 km/h
C. 16 km/h
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Correct Answer: Option C


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A. 15 minutes
B. 12 minutes
C. 10 minutes
D. 8 minutes

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B. 150 km/h
C. 100 km/h
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