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a cat went from a to b a distance of 20 kilometres in one 1/2 hours but return in one hour calculate the average speed for the whole journey​

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Answer: 16 kph

Explanation:

Average Speed = Total Distance/ Total Time

Distance = Speed x Time

The Distance between A and B is 20 kph

Time(A-B) = 1.5 hrs

Time(B-A) = 1 hour

Total Time = 2.5 hrs

Total Distance = 20 + 20 = 40 km

Average Speed = 40 km / 2.5 hrs = 16 kmph

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