A person travels from city A to city B at 50 km/h and returns at 70 km/h. What is his average speed for the round trip? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A person travels from city A to city B at 50 km/h and returns at 70 km/h. What is his average speed for the round trip?
A. 60 km/h
B. 61.25 km/h
C. 58.33 km/h
D. 62.5 km/h
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Average speed = (2 * 50 * 70) / (50 + 70) = 7000 / 120 = 700 / 12 = 58.33 km/h.

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