A car runs first 275 km at an average speed of 50 km/h and the next 315 km at an average speed of 70 km/h. What is the average speed (in km/h) for the entire journey?

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Time taken to cover 275 km = $$\frac{{275}}{{50}}$$ h = 5.5 h
Time taken to cover 315 km = $$\frac{{315}}{{70}}$$ h = 4.5 h
Average speed of entire journey
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