The distance between two stations A and B is 800 km. A train covers the journey from A to B at a speed of 90 km/h and returns to A with a uniform speed of 65 km/h. Find the average speed of train during the whole journey (in km/h)?

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  1. 75.48
  2. 70.45
  3. 82.36
  4. 80.50

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Option 1 : 75.48
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Given:

The distance between two stations A and B is 800 km.

A train covers the journey from A to B at a speed of 90 km/h and returns to A with a uniform speed of 65 km/h.

Formula used:

Average Speed = Total Distance / Total Time

Calculation:

Distance from A to B = 800 km

Speed from A to B = 90 km/h

Time from A to B = Distance / Speed = 800 / 90 hours

⇒ Time from A to B = 8.89 hours

Distance from B to A = 800 km

Speed from B to A = 65 km/h

Time from B to A = Distance / Speed = 800 / 65 hours

⇒ Time from B to A = 12.31 hours

Total Distance = 800 km + 800 km = 1600 km

Total Time = 8.89 hours + 12.31 hours = 21.2 hours

Average Speed = Total Distance / Total Time

⇒ Average Speed = 1600 km / 21.2 hours

⇒ Average Speed = 75.48 km/h

∴ The correct answer is option 1.

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