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A car covers the first 35 km of its journey in 45 minutes and covers the remaining 69 km in 75 minutes. What is the average speed of the ca…

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A car covers the first 35 km of its journey in 45 minutes and covers the remaining 69 km in 75 minutes. What is the average speed of the car?
  • A42 km/hr
  • B50 km/hr
  • C52 km/hr
  • D60 km/hr
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Solution
Average speed = Total distance / Total time taken
Total distance = 35 + 69 = 104 km
Total time = 45 + 75 = 120 min = 2 hr
Average speed = $\frac{104}{2} = 52~km/hr$
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Solution
Average speed = Total distance / Total time taken
Total distance = 35 + 69 = 104 km
Total time = 45 + 75 = 120 min = 2 hr
Average speed = $\frac{104}{2} = 52~km/hr$