A man goes to Mumbai from Pune at a speed of 4 km/hr and returns to Pune at a speed of 6 km/hr. What is his average speed for the entire journey?

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  1. 4.8 km/hr
  2. 5 km/hr
  3. 4.2 km/hr
  4. 5.6 km/hr

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Option 1 : 4.8 km/hr
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Given:

Speed from Pune to Mumbai (S1) = 4 km/hr

Speed from Mumbai to Pune (S2) = 6 km/hr

Formula used:

Average Speed = \(\dfrac{2 \times S_1 \times S_2}{S_1 + S_2}\)

Calculation:

Average Speed = \(\dfrac{2 \times 4 \times 6}{4 + 6}\)

⇒ Average Speed = \(\dfrac{48}{10}\)

⇒ Average Speed = 4.8 km/hr

∴ The correct answer is option (1).

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