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  1. A train travelled at a speed of 35 km/hr for the first 10 minutes and at a speed of 20 km/hr for the next 5 minutes. The average speed of the train for the total 15 minutes is
    1. 30 km/hr
    2. 23 km/hr
    3. 31 km/hr
    4. 29 km/hr
Correct Option: A

Distance covered = 35 ×
10
+ 20 ×
5
km
6060

=
35
+
10
km
66

=
45
km
6

Total time = 15 minutes
=
1
hour
4

∴  Required average speed =
Distance covered
Time taken

=
45
× 4
6

= 30 kmph



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