A vehicle runs at an average speed of 54 km/h. It wraps the first half of the trip duration in 2 hours and the second half duration at 66 km/h. Find the time spent on the second half duration. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A vehicle runs at an average speed of 54 km/h. It wraps the first half of the trip duration in 2 hours and the second half duration at 66 km/h. Find the time spent on the second half duration.
A. 3 hours
B. 2.5 hours
C. 1.5 hours
D. 2 hours
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Since it specifies 'half of the trip duration', the time for both halves is identical. Time spent on the second half is equal to the first half, which is 2 hours.

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