A man travels a distance of 2 km by walking at a speed of 6 km/hr. He returns back at a speed of 4 km/hr. What is his average speed?
A
4.5 kmph
B
4.8 kmph
C
5 kmph
D
5.1 kmph
Correct Option - B
Explaination
Time taken for the forward journey
= 2/6 = (1/3) hrs
Time taken for the return journey
= 2/4 = (1/2) hrs
Total time = 5/6 hrs
Average speed = 4/(5/6) = 24/5 = 4.8kmph