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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 17

SSC MTS - 08/10/2024 - (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM) • Quantitative Aptitude • Q17

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A car travels from Kanpur to Delhi at an average speed of 60 km/h and returns at an average speed of 90 km/h. Find the average speed of the car in the whole journey.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 72 km/h.

Average speed = 2×60×9060+902\times60\times90\over60+90

⇒ 2×60×901502\times60\times90\over150 = 2×12×32\times12\times3 = 72 km/hr