A truck driver travels three-fourths of the distance of his run at con...
Explanation:
To find the average speed of the truck driver, we need to use the formula:
Average speed = Total distance / Total time
Step 1: Finding the total distance
Let's assume that the total distance of the run is "d" units.
According to the problem, the truck driver travels three-fourths of the distance at velocity "v". Therefore, the distance covered at velocity "v" is:
Distance covered at velocity "v" = 3d/4
Similarly, the remaining distance is covered at velocity "V/2". Therefore, the distance covered at velocity "V/2" is:
Distance covered at velocity "V/2" = d/4
Total distance covered = Distance covered at velocity "v" + Distance covered at velocity "V/2"
Total distance covered = 3d/4 + d/4
Total distance covered = d
Therefore, the total distance covered by the truck driver is "d" units.
Step 2: Finding the total time taken
Let's assume that the time taken to cover three-fourths of the distance at velocity "v" is "t1" and the time taken to cover the remaining distance at velocity "V/2" is "t2".
According to the problem, the truck driver travels three-fourths of the distance at constant velocity "v". Therefore, the time taken to cover this distance is:
Time taken to cover three-fourths of the distance = Distance / Velocity
Time taken to cover three-fourths of the distance = (3d/4) / v
Time taken to cover three-fourths of the distance = 3d / 4v
Similarly, the remaining distance is covered at velocity "V/2". Therefore, the time taken to cover this distance is:
Time taken to cover remaining distance = Distance / Velocity
Time taken to cover remaining distance = (d/4) / (V/2)
Time taken to cover remaining distance = d / 2V
Total time taken = Time taken to cover three-fourths of the distance + Time taken to cover remaining distance
Total time taken = 3d/4v + d/2V
Step 3: Finding the average speed
Now, we can use the formula to find the average speed:
Average speed = Total distance / Total time
Average speed = d / (3d/4v + d/2V)
Multiplying both numerator and denominator by 4v, we get:
Average speed = d / (3d + 2d)
Average speed = d / 5d/2
Average speed = 2v/5
Therefore, the average speed of the truck driver is 2v/5 units.