SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 61

SSC GD Constable (English) - 18th November 2021 Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q61

A man covers a certain distance at a speed of 60 km/h and returns at a speed of 40 km/h. What is his average speed (in km/h) for the entire journey?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 48

If the distance is constant then the average speed = 2xy/(x + y)

= 2 × 60 × 40/100 = 48 km/h