3.21 HM Example 2

  • A passerby travels 10 km at 20 kph, 5 km at 15 kph, and 4 km at 12 kph. What is the average speed? (Use weighted HM)

  • Here, distances are different. Consider them weights.

  • \(HM=\frac{w_1+w_2+w_3}{\frac{w_1}{x_1}+\frac{w_2}{x_2}+\frac{w_3}{x_3}}\)
  • HM = 16.286