$A$ body moves in a straight line with speeds $v_1$ and $v_2$ for distances which are in the ratio $1: 2$. Find the average speed.

  • A
    $3 v_1+v_2$
  • B
    $v_2+2 v_1$
  • C
    $\frac{3 v_1 v_2}{v_2+2 v_1}$
  • D
    $\frac{3 v_1 v_2}{v_2-2 v_1}$

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