Excluding stoppages, the speed of a bus is 45 km/h and including stoppages it is 36 km/h. For how many minutes does the bus stop per hour? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Excluding stoppages, the speed of a bus is 45 km/h and including stoppages it is 36 km/h. For how many minutes does the bus stop per hour?
A. 14 minutes
B. 12 minutes
C. 15 minutes
D. 10 minutes
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Stoppage time per hour = (45 - 36) / 45 = 9 / 45 = 1/5 hour. In minutes = (1/5) * 60 = 12 minutes.

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A boat can row 12 km/h in still water. If the river current flows at 4 km/h, find the time taken by the boat to row 48 km upstream.
A. 6 hours
B. 8 hours
C. 4 hours
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Correct Answer: Option A


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If a man walks at 12 km/h instead of 9 km/h, he travels 15 km more in the same time. Find the actual distance traveled by him.
A. 45 km
B. 50 km
C. 35 km
D. 60 km

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