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      Question

      A cyclist rode for 4 hours at a constant speed of 'x' km/h

      and then for 6 hours at a speed of (x - 10) km/h. If his average speed during the entire journey was 35 km/h, what is the value of 'x'?
      A 41 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 24 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 38 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 56 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      ATQ,

      Distance covered in 4 hours = 4 × x = 4x km

      Distance covered in 6 hours = 6 × (x - 10) = (6x - 60) km

      Since, average speed = total distance ÷ total time

      So, (4x + 6x - 60) ÷ (4 + 6) = 35

      Or, 10x - 60 = 350

      So, x = (350 + 60) ÷ 10

      Or, x = 410 ÷ 10 = 41


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