SSC Selection Post 2023 PYQ — Question 60

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 30 June 2023 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q60

The driver of a car travelling at a speed of 60 km/h decides to slow down to 40 km/h after covering half of the distance. What is the average speed of the car (in km/h)?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 48.

Average speed = (2 × 60 × 40)/(60 + 40) = 4800/100 = 48 km/h