1.  A boy rides his bicycle 10 km at an average speed of 12 km/hr and again travels 12 km at an average speed of 10 km/hr. His average speed for the entire trip is approximately :

A. 10.4 km/hr
B. 10.8 km/hr
C. 11 km/hr
D. 12.2 km/hr

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Total distance travelled = (10 + 12) km/hr = 22 km/hr

Total time taken = (10/12 + 12/10) hrs = 61/30 hrs.

∴ Average speed = (22 x 30/61) km/hr = 10.8 km/hr