If a runner completes a race of 20 kilometers in 2 hours, what is their average speed?

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  1. 20 km/hr
  2. 30 km/hr
  3. 10 km/hr
  4. 40 km/hr

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Option 3 : 10 km/hr
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Given:

Distance = 20 kilometers

Time = 2 hours

Formula Used:

Average speed = Total distance / Total time

Calculation:

Total distance = 20 km

Total time = 2 hours

⇒ Average speed = 20 km / 2 hours

⇒ Average speed = 10 km/h

The average speed is 10 km/h.

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