Mathematics · Speed, Time and Distance
Given below are two statements: Statement I: If a person covers a certain distance at x kmph and an equal distance at y kmph, then the average speed during the whole journey is x + y2xy kmph. Statement II: If the ratio of the speeds of x and y is a:b, then the ratio of the respective time taken by them to cover the same distance is b:a. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- 1Statement I is false but Statement II is true✓
- 2Statement I is true but Statement II is false
- 3Both Statement I and Statement II are false
- 4Both Statement I and Statement II are true
Correct answer
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
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