A cyclist covers his first five km. at an average speed of 10 km. p.h., another km. at 8 km. p.h. and the last two km. at 5 km. p.h. Find average speed of the entire journey and verify your answer.

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A cyclist covers his first five km. at an average speed of 10 km. p.h.,
another km. at 8 km. p.h. and the last two km. at 5 km. p.h. Find average speed of the
entire journey and verify your answer.
Transcribed Image Text:A cyclist covers his first five km. at an average speed of 10 km. p.h., another km. at 8 km. p.h. and the last two km. at 5 km. p.h. Find average speed of the entire journey and verify your answer.
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