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    Question

    A person goes on a 500 km trip using car and plane. The

    speed of the car is 80 km/h while the plane travels at 200 km/h. If 30% of the trip is by car, find the approximate average speed for the entire trip.
    A 125 km/h Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 171 km/h Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 138 km/h Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 195 km/h Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Time taken by car = [(0.30 × 500)/80] = (150/80) = 1.875 hours

    Time taken by plane = [(0.70 × 500)/200] = (350/200) = 1.75 hours

    Average speed = [(Total distance)/(Total time)] = [500/(1.875 + 1.75)] = (500/3.625) ~ 138 km/h

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