SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 51

SSC CHSL - 12th October 2020 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q51

A man walks from point X to Y at a speed of 20 km/h, but comes back from point Y to X at a speed of 25 km/h. Find his average speed.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e 

Understanding

Application

Average speed for same distance travelled =

(2×Product of both speeds)/(Sum of both speeds)

Average speed= 2xy/(x+y)

=(2×20×25)/(20+25)

=(2×20×25)/45

=200/9

=22 (2/9) km/hr