An object travels 23 m in 3 s and then another 15 m in 2 s. What is the average speed of the object?
- 8.4 m/s
- 7.6 m/s
- 8.0 m/s
- 6.8 m/s
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Correct answer: B. 7.6 m/s
1. Total distance = 23 + 15 = 38 m.
2. Total time = 3 + 2 = 5 s.
3. Average speed = 38 / 5 = 7.6 m/s.
_Source: RRB Group D CEN-02/2018 PYQ, Q.33._