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    Question

    Bala travels first one-third of the total distance at

    the speed of 10 km/h and the next one-third distance at the speed of 20 km/h and the last one – third distance at the speed of 60 km/h. What is the average speed of Bala?
    A 18 km/h Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 19 km/h Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 16 km/h Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 12 km/h Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, we can say that Let the total distance be 180 km. 1/3rd of total distance = 180 × (1/3) = 60 km Time taken by Bala to cover first one-third of the total distance = 60/10 = 6 hrs Time taken by Bala to cover next one-third of the total distance = 60/20 = 3 hrs Time taken by Bala to cover last one-third of the total distance = 60/60 = 1 hr Average speed = Total time/total distance = 180/ (6 + 3 + 1) = 180/10 = 18 km/hr.

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