A man covers 3/5 of his total journey by rail at 40 km/h and the remaining 2/5 by bus at 30 km/h. If the total distance is 150 km, what is the total time taken? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A man covers 3/5 of his total journey by rail at 40 km/h and the remaining 2/5 by bus at 30 km/h. If the total distance is 150 km, what is the total time taken?
A. 4 hours
B. 4.5 hours
C. 4.25 hours
D. 5 hours
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Distance by rail = 150 * (3/5) = 90 km. Time by rail = 90 / 40 = 2.25 hours. Distance by bus = 150 - 90 = 60 km. Time by bus = 60 / 30 = 2 hours. Total time = 2.25 + 2 = 4.25 hours.

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