Book Maths Puzzle Numerical Ability Averages

A man goes to his office from his house at a speed of 3 km/hr and returns at a speed of 2 km/hr. If he takes 5 hours in going and coming, what is the distance between his house and office?

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avg speed =2(3)(2)/(3+2)= 12/5 kmph
d=(12/5)*(5)=12km
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