- A5
- B6.5
- C7
- D6
Step-by-Step Solution
Total distance = 12 + 18 = 30 km; total time = 3 + 2 = 5 hours; average speed = 30 / 5 = 6 km/h.
Answer: D) 6
A man walks 12 km in 3 hours and then walks a further 18 km in 2 hours. What is his average speed for the whole journey in km/h?
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