Question

A train runs for 3 hours at a speed of 55 km per hour and for the next 2 hours at a speed of 65 km per hour. Find the average speed of the train for the 5 hours journey.

Answer 1

Answer:

59 km/hr

Step-by-step explanation:

First part of journey:

• 3 hrs*55km/hr= 165 km

Second part of journey:

• 2 hrs*65km/hr= 130 km

Total distance:

• 165km+130 km= 295 km

Average speed = full distance/total time

• Average speed = 295 km/5hr= 59 km/hr

Ans. is 59 km/hr