SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 58

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 24 June 2024 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q58

Dixit covers a certain distance by car, driving at the speed of 28 km/h, and he returns to the starting point riding on a scooter at the speed of 36 km/h. Find the average speed (in km/h) for the whole journey.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 31.5.

Average = 2xyx+y2xy\over x + y

Average = 2×28×3628+362\times28\times36\over 28+36 = 2016642016\over64 = 31.5