SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 64

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 1 Aug 2022 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q64

Manoj completed 30 km of his journey at 6 km/h and the remaining 40 km in 5 hours. His average speed for the whole journey is:

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 7 km/h.

Time for 30 km at 6 km/h = 30630\over6 = 5 hours

Time for the remaining 40 km = 5 hours

Total distance = 30 + 40 = 70 km

Total time = 5 + 5 = 10 hours

Average speed = 701070\over10 = 7 km/h