A car covers a certain distance at a speed of 48 km/h in 50 minutes. With what speed should it run to decrease the time of journey by 10 minutes? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A car covers a certain distance at a speed of 48 km/h in 50 minutes. With what speed should it run to decrease the time of journey by 10 minutes?
A. 60 km/h
B. 72 km/h
C. 64 km/h
D. 54 km/h
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Original time = 50 mins. New time = 50 - 10 = 40 mins. S1 * T1 = S2 * T2 => 48 * 50 = S2 * 40 => S2 = (48 * 50) / 40 = 60 km/h.

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Two locomotive train units 140 meters and 110 meters long are running along parallel track loops in identical directions at speeds of 52 km/h and 42 km/h respectively. In what timeframe will the faster train clear the slower train completely?
A. 80 seconds
B. 100 seconds
C. 90 seconds
D. 110 seconds

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Total path distance = 140 + 110 = 250 meters. Relative speed index in same direction = 52 - 42 = 10 km/h = 10 * (5/18) = 25/9 m/s. Time required = 250 / (25/9) = 250 * 9 / 25 = 10 * 9 = 90 seconds.

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A car covers a distance of 240 km in 3 hours 20 minutes. Find its average speed.
A. 80 km/h
B. 75 km/h
C. 68 km/h
D. 72 km/h

Correct Answer: Option D


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Time = 3 hours 20 minutes = 3 + 20/60 = 3.333 hours = 10/3 hours. Speed = Distance / Time = 240 / (10/3) = 240 * 3 / 10 = 72 km/h.

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A commuter drives to his consulting firm at 30 km/h and arrives 15 minutes late. If he increases his speed to 40 km/h, he arrives 5 minutes early. Find the distance to his firm.
A. 40 km
B. 45 km
C. 35 km
D. 50 km

Correct Answer: Option A


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Time difference = 15 - (-5) = 20 minutes = 20/60 = 1/3 hours. Let distance be d. d/30 - d/40 = 1/3 => (4d - 3d)/120 = 1/3 => d/120 = 1/3 => d = 40 km.

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