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    Question

    A traveler moves a distance in three intervals. In the

    first 'u - 15' km, he travels at 20 km/h, in the next 'u' km at 40 km/h, and completes the journey of 'u + 15' km at 30 km/h. If the average speed for the entire trip is 30 km/h, what is 'u'?
    A 10 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 20 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 30 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 15 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E none of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, The traveler covers three distances: u−15 km at 20 km/h u km at 40 km/h u+15 km at 30 km/h The average speed for the entire trip is 30 km/h. Given the average speed is 30 km/h: Solve for u: Simplify the equation to get:

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