- A man went uphill with a speed of 20 km.p.h. and came downhill with a speed of 30 km.p.h. The average speed for his journey was
Average Speed is defined as the total distance covered by an object divided by the total time taken. It is represented by the formula: Average Speed = Total Distance / Total Time.
From the question, the man went uphill with a speed of 20 km.p.h. and came downhill with a speed of 30 km.p.h. Therefore, the total distance covered and the total time taken need to be calculated in order to determine the average speed for his journey.
Total Distance = Distance Travelled Uphill + Distance Travelled Downhill
Total Time = Time Taken Uphill + Time Taken Downhill
Since the speed for both uphill and downhill is given, the distance travelled and time taken in both directions can be calculated using the formula: Distance = Speed × Time.
Distance Travelled Uphill = 20 km/h × Time Taken Uphill
Distance Travelled Downhill = 30 km/h × Time Taken Downhill
Now, the total distance and total time can be calculated:
Total Distance = Distance Travelled Uphill + Distance Travelled Downhill
Total Time = Time Taken Uphill + Time Taken Downhill
Finally, the average speed can be calculated using the formula: Average Speed = Total Distance / Total Time
Average Speed = Total Distance / Total Time
Therefore, the average speed for his journey is 24 km/h.
Hence, the correct answer is Option D. 24 Km.per hr.
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2*30*20 / 30+20. =24km.p.h