$A$ train starting from rest travels the first part of its journey with constant acceleration $a$,the second part with constant velocity $v$,and the third part with constant retardation $a$,finally being brought to rest. The average speed for the whole journey is $\frac{7v}{8}$. The train travels with constant velocity for what fraction of the total time?

  • A
    $0.75$
  • B
    $0.87$
  • C
    $0.83$
  • D
    $1.28$

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