A train covers the first 16 km at a speed of 20 km per hour another 20 km at 40 km per hour and the last 10 km at 15 km per hour. Find the average speed for the entire journey.
Choose the correct answer:
A) 24 km  B) 26 km  C) 21 km  D) 23(23/59) km  E) None
Solution: Average speed = total distance covered/ total time   Total distance = (16+40+10) = 46 km   Time taken = (16/20)+ (20/40)+ (10/15) = 59/30   Average speed = 46*30/59 = 23(23/59) km/hr.   Answer: Option 23(23/59) km
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A train covers the first 16 km at a speed of 20 km per hour another 20 km at 40 km per hour and the last 10 km at 15 km per hour. Find the average speed for the entire journey.