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A man goes to his office from his house at a speed of 3 km/hr and returns at a speed of 2 km/hr. If he takes 5 hours in going and coming, what is the distance between his house and office?
A man goes to his office from his house at a speed of 3 km/hr and returns at a speed of 2 km/hr. If he takes 5 hours in going and coming, what is the distance between his house and office?
Answer: Option D
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Answer : Option D
Explanation :
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\boxed{\text{If a car covers a certain distance at x kmph and an equal distance at y kmph,}\\
\text{the average speed of the whole journey = }\dfrac{2xy}{x+y}\text{ kmph}}\\
\begin{align}
&\text{Hence, average speed = }\dfrac{2 \times 3 \times 2}{2 + 3} = \dfrac{12}{5}\text{ km/hr}\\\\
&\text{Total time taken = }5\text{ hours}\\
&\Rightarrow \text{Distance travelled} = \dfrac{12}{5} \times 5 = 12\text{ km}\\
&\Rightarrow \text{Distance between his house and office =}\dfrac{12}{2}=6\text{ km}
\end{align} $MF#%
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