• Numerical Ability - Average
Question

Ramesh walked 6 km to reach the station from his house, then he boarded a train whose average speed was 60 kmph and thus he reached his destination. In this way he took a total time of 3 hours. If the average speed of the entire journey was 32 kmph then the average speed of walking is:

  • A) 5 kmph
  • B) 8 kmph
  • C) 2 kmph
  • D) 4 kmph
  • E) None of these
Solution

Answer – D. 4 kmph

Explanation:

Total Distance = 32 * 3 = 6 + 60 * x

x = 1.5 hour ; Walking Speed = 6/1.5 = 4 kmph

Answer – D. 4 kmph

Explanation:

Total Distance = 32 * 3 = 6 + 60 * x

x = 1.5 hour ; Walking Speed = 6/1.5 = 4 kmph

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