A person covers a certain distance by bicycle at a speed of 15 km/h and returns on foot at a speed of 5 km/h. If the entire trip took 4 hours, find the total distance of the one-way journey. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A person covers a certain distance by bicycle at a speed of 15 km/h and returns on foot at a speed of 5 km/h. If the entire trip took 4 hours, find the total distance of the one-way journey.
A. 18 km
B. 12 km
C. 20 km
D. 15 km
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Let the one-way distance be d. Time taken for forward journey = d / 15, and return journey = d / 5. Given: d/15 + d/5 = 4. Multiplying by 15: d + 3d = 60 => 4d = 60 => d = 15 km.

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A. 15 km/h
B. 20 km/h
C. 22 km/h
D. 18 km/h

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Correct Answer: Option D


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