A motor car finishes a journey in 10 hours. The first half is covered at 42 km/h and the second half at 48 km/h. Find the total distance of the journey. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A motor car finishes a journey in 10 hours. The first half is covered at 42 km/h and the second half at 48 km/h. Find the total distance of the journey.
A. 460 km
B. 420 km
C. 450 km
D. 448 km
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Let half distance be d. d/42 + d/48 = 10 => (8d + 7d)/336 = 10 => 15d = 3360 => d = 224 km. Total distance = 2d = 448 km.

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A person travels a distance of 24 km at a speed of 6 km/h, another 24 km at 8 km/h and a third 24 km at 12 km/h. Find his average speed for the whole journey.
A. 8 km/h
B. 7.5 km/h
C. 8.5 km/h
D. 9 km/h

Correct Answer: Option A


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Total distance = 24 + 24 + 24 = 72 km. Total time = 24/6 + 24/8 + 24/12 = 4 + 3 + 2 = 9 hours. Average speed = 72 / 9 = 8 km/h.

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A. 85 km/h
B. 90 km/h
C. 81 km/h
D. 75 km/h

Correct Answer: Option C


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Two locomotive train units 150 meters and 100 meters long are running along parallel track loops in identical directions at speeds of 56 km/h and 46 km/h respectively. In what timeframe will the faster train clear the slower train completely?
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B. 110 seconds
C. 90 seconds
D. 80 seconds

Correct Answer: Option C


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