One third of a journey is covered at the rate of 30 km/h, one fourth at the rate of 50 km/h and the rest at 60 km/h. Find the average speed for the whole journey. (Correct to 2 decimal places)

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  1. 43.37 km/h
  2. 45.37 km/h
  3. 44.37 km/h
  4. 42.37 km/h

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Option 1 : 43.37 km/h
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Given:

1/3 of journey = 30 kmph

1/4 of journey = 50 kmph

(1 - 1/3 - 1/4 = 5/12) of journey = 60 kmph

Formula:

Average speed = Total distance/Total time

Calculation:

Let total distance of journey be a km.

Time taken for 1/3 of journey = a/90 hours

Time taken for 1/4 of journey = a/200 hours

Time taken for 5/12 of journey = a/144 hours

Total time taken for a km = a/90 + a/200 + a/144 = 83a/3600 hours

∴ Average speed = a/(83a/3600) = 43.37kmph

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