If a person covers a distance of 150 km in 4 hours, find his speed in meters per second. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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If a person covers a distance of 150 km in 4 hours, find his speed in meters per second.

A. 9.81 m/s

B. 10.41 m/s

C. 12.50 m/s

D. 11.24 m/s

Answer: Option B

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Speed = 150 / 4 = 37.5 km/h. Converting to m/s = 37.5 * (5/18) = 187.5 / 18 = 10.41 m/s.

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Walking at 7/9 of his baseline typical speed, a courier agent reaches his office terminal 12 minutes late. Find his typical baseline time parameter.

A. 38 minutes

B. 42 minutes

C. 46 minutes

D. 50 minutes

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
New speed = 7/9 of usual speed => New time = 9/7 of usual time. Difference = 2/7 of usual time = 12 minutes. 1/7 of usual time = 6 minutes => Usual time = 42 minutes.

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A man can walk a distance in 4 hours and ride back in 3 hours. If he walks both ways, he takes 8 hours. How much time will he take if he rides both ways?

A. 6 hours

B. 5 hours

C. 7 hours

D. 8 hours

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Let walking time one way be W and riding time one way be R. W + R = 7 hours. Walking both ways: 2W = 8 => W = 4 hours. Substituting W in first equation: 4 + R = 7 => R = 3 hours. Riding both ways: 2R = 2 * 3 = 6 hours.

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