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Joel travels the first 3 hours of his journey at 60 mph speed and the remaining 5 hours at 24 mph speed. What is the average speed of Joel's travel in kmph ?

Correct Answer: 60 kmph

Explanation:

Average speed = Total distance / Total time.


Total distance traveled by Joel = Distance covered in the first 3 hours + Distance covered in the next 5 hours.


Distance covered in the first 3 hours = 3 x 60 = 180 miles
Distance covered in the next 5 hours = 5 x 24 = 120 miles


Therefore, total distance traveled = 180 + 120 = 300 miles.


Total time taken = 3 + 5 = 8 hours.


Average speed = 300/8 = 37.5 mph.


we know that 1 mile = 1.6 kms


=> 37.5 miles = 37.5 x 1.6 = 60 kms


Average speed in Kmph = 60 kmph.


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