A person covers a distance of 120 km at 30 km/h and another 180 km at 45 km/h. Find his average speed for the whole journey. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A person covers a distance of 120 km at 30 km/h and another 180 km at 45 km/h. Find his average speed for the whole journey.
A. 37.5 km/h
B. 40 km/h
C. 36 km/h
D. 42 km/h
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Total distance = 120 + 180 = 300 km. Total time taken = 120/30 + 180/45 = 4 + 4 = 8 hours. Average speed = 300 / 8 = 37.5 km/h.

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A train 110 meters long passes a platform 190 meters long in 20 seconds flat. Find the speed of the train in km/h.
A. 48 km/h
B. 54 km/h
C. 60 km/h
D. 64 km/h

Correct Answer: Option B


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B. 7 km/h
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