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  1. A man goes from A to B at a uniform speed of 12 kmph and returns with a uniform speed of 4 kmph His average speed (in kmph) for the whole journey is :
    1. 8
    2. 7.5
    3. 6
    4. 4.5
Correct Option: C

If two equal distances are covered at two unequal speed of x kmph and y kmph, then average

speed =
2xy
kmph
x + y

=
2 × 12 × 4
=
96
= 6 kmph
12 + 416



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