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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
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- 30 km/hr
- 23 km/hr
- 31 km/hr
- 29 km/hr
Correct Option: A
Distance covered = | 35 × | + 20 × | km | ||||
60 | 60 |
= | + | km | ||||
6 | 6 |
= | km | |
6 |
Total time = 15 minutes
= | hour | |
4 |
∴ Required average speed = | |
Time taken |
= | × 4 | |
6 |
= 30 kmph