If A drives from X to Y at 102 kmph and then from Y to X at 136 kmph, what is the average speed for the whole journey? (In kmph - upto two decimals)

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  1. 118.57
  2. 120.57
  3. 116.57
  4. 114.57

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Option 3 : 116.57
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Given:

Speed from X to Y = 102 kmph

Speed from Y to X = 136 kmph

Formula used:

Average Speed = (2 × Speed1 × Speed2) / (Speed1 + Speed2)

Calculation:

Average Speed = (2 × 102 × 136) / (102 + 136)

⇒ Average Speed = 27744 / 238

⇒ Average Speed = 116.57 kmph

∴ The correct answer is option (3).

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