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A man walks from point A to B at a speed of 15km/h, but comes back from point B to A at a speed of 25km/h. Find his average speed.

  1. A
    17.75km/h
  2. B
    22km/h
  3. C
    18.75km/h
  4. D
    20.70km/h

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

When a person travels equal distances at two different speeds, x and y, the average speed is given by the formula:
Average Speed=
x+y
2xy


Given:

Speed from A to B (x) = 15km/h

Speed from B to A (y) = 25km/h

Average Speed=
15+25
2×15×25


Average Speed=
40
750

=18.75km/h

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A man walks from point A to B at a speed of 15km/h, but comes back from point B to A at a speed of 25km/h. Find his average speed.
A
17.75km/h
B
22km/h
C
18.75km/h
D
20.70km/h

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