Excluding stoppages, the speed of an intercity bus is 54 km/h and including stoppages it is 45 km/h. How many minutes does the bus stop per hour? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Excluding stoppages, the speed of an intercity bus is 54 km/h and including stoppages it is 45 km/h. How many minutes does the bus stop per hour?
A. 15 minutes
B. 10 minutes
C. 8 minutes
D. 12 minutes
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Stoppage time per hour = (54 - 45) / 54 = 9 / 54 = 1/6 hour. In minutes = (1/6) * 60 = 10 minutes.

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