A cyclist rides from his village to town at 16 km/h and returns at 12 km/h. If the entire journey takes 7 hours, what is the distance from the village to the town? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A cyclist rides from his village to town at 16 km/h and returns at 12 km/h. If the entire journey takes 7 hours, what is the distance from the village to the town?
A. 54 km
B. 42 km
C. 48 km
D. 45 km
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Let distance be d. d/16 + d/12 = 7 => (3d + 4d) / 48 = 7 => 7d / 48 = 7 => d = 48 km.

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A boat rowed upstream measures 12 km/h and downstream measures 20 km/h. Find the speed of the boat hull in still water.
A. 16 km/h
B. 18 km/h
C. 15 km/h
D. 17 km/h

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Speed in still water = (Downstream speed + Upstream speed) / 2 = (20 + 12) / 2 = 16 km/h.

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Question #2
A person walks from his home to his office at 3 km/h and reaches 15 minutes late. If he walks at 4 km/h, he reaches 5 minutes late. Find the distance.
A. 2.5 km
B. 1.8 km
C. 2.0 km
D. 2.2 km

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
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Excluding regular route passenger stops, the speed of an express coach is 64 km/h and including stops it is 48 km/h. For how many minutes does the coach stop per hour?
A. 12 minutes
B. 20 minutes
C. 15 minutes
D. 18 minutes

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
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