Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Time, Speed and Distance

Question:

Suresh covers a distance by a cycle at 10 km/h. He returns to the starting point in a car at a speed of 50 km/h. Find the average speed for the entire journey.

Options:

36.66 km/h

16.66 km/h

26.66 km/h

46.66 km/h

Correct Answer:

16.66 km/h

Explanation:

When distance is equal, then Average speed = \(\frac{2(S1\;×\;S2)}{S1\;+\;S2}\)

Where, S1 = 1st speed and S2 = 2nd speed

ATQ,

Average speed = \(\frac{2(10\;×\;50)}{10\;+\;50}\) = \(\frac{100}{6}\) = 16.66 km/h