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    In a race, an athlete covers a distance of 312 m in 156 sec in the first lap. He covers the second lap of the same length in 52 sec. What is the
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    In a race, an athlete covers a distance of 312 m in 156 sec in the first lap. He covers the second lap of the same length in 52 sec. What is the average speed (in m/sec) of the athlete?

    A.

    3

    B.

    2

    C.

    6

    D.

    12

    Correct option is A

    Given:

    Distance covered in each lap = 312 m

    Time for the first lap = 156 sec

    Time for the second lap = 52 sec

    Formula Used:

    Average speed = Total distance  Total time\frac{\text{ Total distance }}{\text{ Total time}}​​

    Solution:
    Total distance = Distance of first lap + Distance of second lap
    Total distance = 312 m + 312 m = 624 m

    Total time = Time for first lap + Time for second lap
    Total time = 156 sec + 52 sec = 208 sec

    Average speed =624208= \frac{624 }{ 208 }​ = 3 m/sec

    The average speed of the athlete is 3 m/sec.

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