A car covers a distance of 300 km at a uniform speed. If the speed is scaled up by 15 km/h, the trip takes exactly 4 hours. Find the original speed. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A car covers a distance of 300 km at a uniform speed. If the speed is scaled up by 15 km/h, the trip takes exactly 4 hours. Find the original speed.
A. 55 km/h
B. 65 km/h
C. 70 km/h
D. 60 km/h
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
New speed = 300 / 4 = 75 km/h. Since new speed is original speed + 15 km/h, original speed = 75 - 15 = 60 km/h.

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A car climbs a mountain path 12 km long at 4 km/h and descends the same distance at 12 km/h. Find the average speed for the round journey.
A. 6 km/h
B. 5 km/h
C. 7 km/h
D. 8 km/h

Correct Answer: Option A


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B. 1.8 hours
C. 1.5 hours
D. 2.0 hours

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C. 2.50 m/s
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Correct Answer: Option B


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