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    In a race, an athlete covers a distance of 336 m in 168 sec in the first lap. He covers the second lap of the same length in 56 sec. What is the
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    In a race, an athlete covers a distance of 336 m in 168 sec in the first lap. He covers the second lap of the same length in 56 sec. What is the average speed (in m/sec) of the athlete?

    A.

    3

    B.

    12

    C.

    1

    D.

    10

    Correct option is A

    Given:

    Distance for each lap = 336 m

    Time for the first lap = 168 sec

    Time for the second lap = 56 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
    = 336 m + 336 m = 672 m

    Total time = Time for first lap + Time for second lap
    = 168 sec + 56 sec = 224 sec

    Average speed ​=672m224sec= \frac{ 672 m }{ 224 sec}
    = 3 m/sec

    Thus, the average speed of the athlete is 3 m/sec.

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